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Test your knowledge about the inspirational leader on what would have been his 100th birthday.

Many Eritreans are hoping that peace with Ethiopia will lead to an end to one-party rule at home.

Young South Africans give their views on anti-apartheid icon Nelson Mandela, born exactly 100 years ago.

The first black US president gives a rare speech to mark 100 years since Nelson Mandela's birth.

With an ambition to be Zimbabwe's youngest president, he can work a crowd like the preacher he is.

Dust-covered cars, furniture and beer are revealed as Eritrea re-opens its Ethiopian embassy after 20 years.

A comment heralding the multicultural French World Cup winners sparks an online debate about racism.

Jacob Zuma is not leaving South Africa's political scene quietly.

Vigilantes are burning rapists to death in the South African township of Diepsloot.

Many events have marked the centenary of World War One - but Africa has seldom rated a mention until now.

What has been the impact of Uganda's decision to impose a tax on social media?

Experts say male sterilisation could be the solution to Africa's population crisis, but uptake remains low.

The visit is expected to cement the two nations' historic truce after two decades of tension.

Global heat records have fallen this month, and not just where it's summer. So what's happening?

A smartphone app has been shown to double the number of children getting their eyes treated.

Kevin Anderson wins the longest semi-final in Wimbledon history by beating John Isner in an epic lasting more than six-and-a-half hours.

Isaias Afwerki has embraced Ethiopia's PM in a move that was unthinkable just weeks ago, but who is he?

The country has been accused of abandoning people in the desert at its southern borders.

Eight of the critically endangered animals died while being relocated to a wildlife reserve in Kenya.

Just weeks ahead of the first election post-Mugabe, Zimbabweans got together for a rare public debate held by BBC World Questions.