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The banana-like crop has the potential to feed more than 100 million people, according to research.

A selection of the best photos from across the African continent this week.

Ibrahima Kone keeps up his scoring run as Mali comfortably beat Mauritania 2-0 to top Group F at the Africa Cup of Nations.

The Gambia score an injury-time winner against Tunisia to consigns the north Africans to a last 16 tie against Nigeria at the Nations Cup

UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres says hostilities must end in Ethiopia so aid can be distributed effectively in the country.

Defending champions Algeria crash out of the Africa Cup of Nations as they lose their final group match 3-1 against Ivory Coast.

Videos show many destroyed buildings and scattered debris near the mining town of Bogoso.

Twins account for only 1% of elephant births, with the last known birth recorded in 2006.

Equatorial Guinea reach the last 16 at the Africa Cup of Nations after beating Sierra Leone - a result which eliminates the Leone Stars.

At least 29 people, including 11 children, die when robbers attack an open-air service, causing panic.

Despite having Mohamed Salah at his disposal, Egypt coach Carlos Queiroz says his side need to improve their finishing in front of goal.

Former Ghana full-back John Paintsil talks about the Black Stars' shock exit from the Africa Cup of Nations and where it all went wrong for the side.

South African scientists tell the BBC their research should have been taken more seriously.

Cape Verde, Ivory Coast, Malawi, Mali and The Gambia all reach the last 16 of the Africa Cup of Nations without playing.

Nigeria beat Guinea-Bissau to become the only side at the Africa Cup of Nations to win all three group games.

Egypt edge past Sudan to finish second in Group D and qualify for the last 16 of the Africa Cup of Nations.

Some female inmates fell pregnant and contracted sexually transmitted infections after 2020 assaults.

Augustine Eguavoen backs the appointment of Jose Peseiro as his successor as Nigeria coach after the Africa Cup of Nations.

The ice crystals leave stunning patterns in the sands of the Sahara, the world's largest hot desert.

After Comoros beat former champions Ghana at the Nations Cup, the islanders' coach thinks they can reach an expanded World Cup.