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Experts are divided on the impact of the new currency will have in the 15 regional countries.

Botswana recently decriminalised same-sex relationships. But what about the rest of Africa?

Sadio Mane scores his third goal at the Africa Cup of Nations before missing a penalty as Senegal beat Uganda to reach the quarter-finals.

Benin produce a major surprise to knock Morocco out of the Africa Cup of Nations and book a quarter-final spot for the first time.

The order comes after three suicide bombings in a week in the capital, Tunis.

Pearce Paul Creasman, an underwater archaeologist, explored the murky depths of Sudan's pyramids.

High temperatures have been a big talking point at the Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt - but will the knock-out stages feature more goals now that the afternoon kicks-offs have gone?

The ruling military council and an opposition alliance agree to a three-year transition to civilian rule.

A selection of the week's best photos from across the continent and beyond.

Families of the victims of the Ethiopian Airlines crash want to know why the Boeing 737 Max was allowed to fly.

New Anderlecht player-manager Vincent Kompany turns to DR Congo for reinforcements as he tries to make the club a force in Belgian football again.

Virtual reality app aims to improve the quality of life and care for Africans living with dementia.

Nigeria international striker Brown Ideye hopes to revive his career with Aris Saloniki after signing a one-season contract with the Greek club.

Cameroon legend Samuel Eto'o says a competitive domestic league must be established in his country for the national women's team to progress at major events.

Three people are said to have survived after the vessel sank off the town of Zarzis.

The UN says 500 people still at a detention centre hit by air strikes are vulnerable to new raids.

Archaeologists dive down to underwater tombs to access them for the first time in 100 years.

Liverpool forward Sadio Mane says it is his "absolute dream" to help Senegal win the Africa Cup of Nations for the first time.

The foreign ministry says the relic, expected to fetch $5m (4m), was stolen during the 1970s.

Uganda FA says it promised an extra $6000 per player, "over and above the agreed terms".