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This living laboratory could hold the key to controlling malaria and other conditions.

Mnyaka Sururu Mboro is looking for the skull of a rebel Tanzanian chief who was executed by German colonisers.

The Eritrean family have just arrived in Canada from a refugee camp in Sudan.

Ghanaian journalist Elizabeth Ohene reflects on Prince Charles' visit to Ghana.

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

Cyril Ramaphosa launches an outspoken attack on the corruption that he says engulfed South Africa.

The president said it was an exciting development for the country, which is suffering economically.

Al Ahly of Egypt and Tunisia's Esperance both expect a tough task ahead to win the 2018 African Champions League title.

The Football Association of Zambia and Cosafa lead the tributes to referee Leah Namukonda, who died after a car crash.

Sierra Leone captain Umaru Bangura says the careers of the nations players are being affected by the current ban from global football.

Rose Uwane says she's struggling to rent an apartment in Lagos because she's a single woman and landlords assume she's a prostitute.

Foreign trawlers and fishmeal plants are increasingly threatening the livelihood of Senegal's fishermen.

Work is suspended on a statue of Gandhi in Malawi, after campaigners argue he used racial slurs.

Ex-Ghana FA president Kwesi Nyantakyi will appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport over his life ban from the sport.

Why have Nigeria's main parties both chosen septuagenarian presidential candidates?

Omar Victor Diop's portraits aim to paint important but overlooked Africans back into history.

Crystal Palace forward Wilfried Zaha says he was sent racist abuse and threats after winning a penalty in Sunday's 2-2 draw with Arsenal.

Nigerian Okoro Emmanuel is a rising star, designing for top brands and even dressing the British PM.

Farida Bedwei wanted a comic book character that represented people like her - so she created one.

Moses Musonga, a 67-year-old Kenyan, got a shock when he was diagnosed with the disease.