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The BBC's Tamasin Ford reports from the town of Grand Bassam in Ivory Coast.

Legislation requires all companies in Zimbabwe to be controlled by no less than 51% of indigenous people.

UN chief Ban Ki-moon is "shocked to the core" by new claims of sexual abuse by peacekeepers in the Central African Republic (CAR), the organisation says.

A Muslim teacher in Kenya who protected Christians on a bus after it was attacked by Islamist militants is posthumously honoured for his bravery.

Nigerian town left divided after Boko Haram ousted

Rangers have killed a lion on the outskirts of the Kenyan capital, Nairobi, after it strayed out of the nearby national park.

How vulnerable are Africa's airports to terror attacks?

Photos explore the aesthetics of albinism

Outcry as medics shun dead woman and her unborn twins

Why South African students are angry

Every Easter, Ghana's "masquerade clubs" hold technicoloured parades in cities across the country. Journalist Suzanne Vanhooymissen attended this year's celebration in Sekondi.

Islamic militants from Boko Haram pushed back from the territory they were holding in North East Nigeria are targeting neighbouring countries.

In a bid to attract more visitors and investors, Mauritius has turned to medicine.

Divisions over race, language and identity shows how many black people still feel marginalised at universities in South Africa, as Karen Allen reports.

Escaping Boko Haram

Comedian Eddie Izzard has completed his challenge in South Africa to run 27 marathons in 27 days for Sport Relief.

Martin Jol guides Al Ahly into the last-16 of the African Champions League as fellow Egyptians Zamalek also win.

Leicester go eight points clear at the top of the Premier League after a goal from Algeria's Riyad Mahrez sees off Crystal Palace.

DJ's top tips for the continent's best releases

The wealthy South African family accused of wielding undue influence through links to President Zuma says it has been the victim of "xenophobic and hate speech".