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Twenty years ago, a fight for control of a dusty town on the Ethiopia-Eritrea border began - and continues to this day.

Ghana defender Baba Rahman returns to Schalke's squad for their game at Augsburg on Saturday, more than a year after suffering a serious knee injury.

The series of photos tells the story of a fictional creature breaking free from African stereotypes.

The series of photos tells the story of a fictional creature breaking free from African stereotypes.

Kenya has a thriving technology scene and is now looking into how to take advantage of technologies such as Artificial Intelligence and blockchain.

Domestic tourism - even in urban areas - is on the increase in Nigeria.

Hydroponic farming is part of a new "urban agriculture initiative" in South Africa.

The healthcare innovation aims to reduce long waiting times for some patients in South Africa.

BBC Africa editor Fergal Keane on how the Catholic Church has become the main opposition in DR Congo.

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

Washed up flip-flops and plastic are being used to build boats and clean the ocean in East Africa.

Watch what happened when Liverpool's Mohamed Salah met his lookalike Ahmed Bahaa. Can you tell the difference?

Kenya's free-runners flip, skip and somersault across Nairobi in a sport that's gaining popularity.

The murder sparked outrage among women who used the hashtag #MenAreTrash in their protest.

The Islamic State group says it was behind the attack, amid concerns over election security.

Senegal striker Souleymane Camara extends his contract with French club Montpellier as he looks forward to his 12th season at the club.

The MDC leader says China is "asset-stripping" resources and vows to cancel deals if he wins elections.

Villages buried, relatives killed, the area declared unsafe, and yet residents don't leave. Why?

The singer returns from exile to a hero's welcome but still wants changes for suffering Zimbabweans.

The singer returns from exile to a hero's welcome but still wants changes for suffering Zimbabweans.