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Anerood Jugnauth, 86, says he will resign in favour of a younger leader - his own son, Pravind.

We asked Africans to tell us their thoughts on the inauguration of US President Trump and how his presidency might effect Africa.

Police fire tear gas at pro-Biafra rally in Nigeria organised in support of new US President Donald Trump.

A selection of the best photos from across Africa this week.

Adenike Ogunlesi found an exciting market for kids' clothing through her fashion label Ruff 'n' Tumble.

Gambian army chief Ousman Badjie dances with supporters of internationally backed President Adama Barrow.

An eyewitness relives the horror of an erroneous bombing by Nigeria's military of a camp for displaced people.

How will Donald Trump's election to the US presidency affect Washington's relations with Africa?

Around 100 bombs hit an Islamic State camp in Libya, authorised by President Barack Obama.

The Gambia's new leader calls on soldiers to show their loyalty to him to ensure a peaceful transition of power.

Life as an MP in Ghana is a tough and short-lived stint, but the privilege of being called "Honourable" is worth the trouble, writes Elizabeth Ohene.

A political crisis is growing in The Gambia, with President Jammeh refusing to step down as Senagalese troops mass on the border.

Yahya Jammeh refuses to step aside for Adama Barrow as regional troops remain poised at the border.

A growing number of snake farms are being set up in Kenya to attract paying visitors and breed snakes for export to Europe and North America.

A new crop of Nigerian developers is drawing on the depth of culture across the continent to make distinctly African games.

The suicide attack on a military base in northern Mali killed at least 50 people, officials say.

Cameroon fight back to earn their first Afcon victory since 2010, denying debutants Guinea-Bissau a historic first win.

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scores his second goal of the Nations Cup to earn hosts Gabon a 1-1 draw with Burkina Faso.

The victims of Tuesday's accidental bombing should be compensated, Human Rights Watch says.

BBC Africa takes a look at five players to watch out for at this year's Cup of Nations.