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The UN spends almost $8bn (£6.5bn) on peacekeeping in Africa, with 65,000 troops in nine countries.

Investigators rule that French troops accused of child sex abuse in the CAR should not face charges.

Veteran Egypt goalkeeper Essam El Hadary could become the oldest player in Nations Cup final history after being named in their squad for Gabon.

The head of Gambia's army gives his backing to President Jammeh, who lost the December election.

British and Kenyan police join forces to fight the sexual abuse of children in Kenya.

Feyisa Lilesa says he has no regrets over his Rio protest, but has paid a price for his gesture.

Ethiopian Olympic marathon runner Feyisa Lilesa still hopes to compete for his country - despite being exiled since last summer's Games.

A law that gives women in Zambia the right to take a day off work if they're on their period is finally being discussed openly.

Senegal MPs vote to allow expatriates to run for office, expanding the size of the national assembly.

Defending champions Ivory Coast are given extra financial support for the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations finals.

We look at five African inventions that may be entering your life in 2017.

Spain detains Moroccans who tried to smuggle Africans into Ceuta - hidden in a car and a suitcase.

Migrants attempting to reach Europe have stormed the border fence between Morocco and Spain's North African enclave of Ceuta.

In our series of letters from African journalists, Joseph Warungu identifies key people, places and events to watch out for in Africa in 2017.

The BBC's Southern Africa correspondent looks back on nearly 12 years of reporting from the continent.

A selection of the most striking news images from the African continent this year.

Morocco is set to have the first high-speed TGV train in Africa. It is undergoing its first phase of tests ahead of a planned launch in 2018. The BBC's Nora Fakim takes a trip.

Anne Soy reports on how an alternative rite of passage is replacing female genital mutilation.

Choosing a child's name is an important task for parents. We look at some of Africa's unique naming traditions.

Buhari's gaffe, #OromoProtests and death of Papa Wemba among stories that lit up African social media in 2016.