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An investigation is under way into the blaze which began in the capital, Yaoundé, in the early hours of this morning.

Police say violent mob stoned victims to death, but reports say at least two bodies were riddled with bullet holes.

A shortage of weather data is holding back many African economies. Some start-ups are changing this.

Where do world leaders go when they're cast out of power and need to find a safe haven fast?

Why political veterans like Robert Mugabe still command the respect and goodwill of their opponents.

We look at some of the options for Zimbabwe, its president, and his wife after the military takeover

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

The shortlist for the 2017 BBC African Footballer of the Year is a blend of youth and experience, but who might follow in their footsteps in future years?

Reality Check looks at the fake news shared online after the military takeover in Zimbabwe.

The BBC's Catherine Byaruhanga finds abandoned hospitals and desperate patients in Uganda.

World leaders Robert Mugabe has seen come and go since he began his presidency 30 years ago.

Five things you need to know about the background to Zimbabwe's political crisis.

Meet the 10-year-old girl in Liberia who is helping to change the perception that football is for men and wants to be "like the great Marta".

Zimbabwe's first lady, or "Gucci Grace" to some, was tipped to be the country's next president.

University founder in Ghana wins major international education award.

How an intrepid band of African footballers are achieving their footballing goals in some of the sport's most remote outposts.

Ghanaian journalist Elizabeth Ohene looks at how parenting styles in Ghana compares to those in the US.

Tanzanian women travel to Oman to become maids and get trapped with abusive employers.

Joseph Warungu marvels at how legal services are offered on Ghana's streets.

Find out more about the five contenders - Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Naby Keita, Sadio Mane, Victor Moses and Mohamed Salah.