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Why have Nigeria's main parties both chosen septuagenarian presidential candidates?

Omar Victor Diop's portraits aim to paint important but overlooked Africans back into history.

Crystal Palace forward Wilfried Zaha says he was sent racist abuse and threats after winning a penalty in Sunday's 2-2 draw with Arsenal.

Nigerian Okoro Emmanuel is a rising star, designing for top brands and even dressing the British PM.

Farida Bedwei wanted a comic book character that represented people like her - so she created one.

Moses Musonga, a 67-year-old Kenyan, got a shock when he was diagnosed with the disease.

Silas Adekunle, a Nigerian robotics engineer, says perseverance is key to his success.

Betty Sande is a former sex worker and HIV positive. She says she's used her condition to help others.

Residents say travel is a "nightmare" as half the city's trains have been set alight, causing road traffic to double.

Devon Brown from Baltimore, US, says an educational project in East Africa changed his life.

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

Lesein Yes decided to combine his love of nature and football after hearing about deforestation.

Lamin Cham explains why he wants to testify at The Gambia's new truth and reconciliation commission.

A new film about the British rock band Queen throws the spotlight on the East African archipelago's famous son.

A televised rape trial in South Africa of a Nigerian televangelist prompts a furious backlash.

Millions of African and Asian women work as maids in the Gulf. They have few rights and abuse is rife.

Biafran leader Nnamdi Kanu had not been seen since soldiers stormed his home more than a year ago.

Chelsea's Nigeria international defender Kenneth Omeruo says things are looking up after a work permit hitch delayed his start to life in La Liga on loan to Leganes.

Defending champions Nigeria will face South Africa with hosts Ghana set to play Cameroon, as the draw for the 2018 Women's Nations Cup is made in Accra.

The rural eatery where you can buy a traditional favourite with the most modern of currencies.