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Former Gambian leader Yahya Jammeh failed to appreciate that democracy had taken root in West Africa. It left him on a hiding to nothing, writes Elizabeth Ohene.

Burkina Faso score a late brace to beat Tunisia 2-0 and reach the Africa Cup of Nations semi-finals.

Egypt's progress to the Nations Cup quarter-finals shows football is emerging from a dark period in the country, says Egypt FA's Hazem El Hawary.

Caf says there is no evidence to support claims the Africa Cup of Nations pitches in Gabon have led to player injuries.

Donald Trump's pro-abortion funding ban infuriates many global health organisations who say it will unintentionally lead to more abortions.

Could US overseas abortion funding ban lead to more deaths in Africa?

The BBC's Peter Okwoche goes rally driving for the first time to find out why the sport is so popular in Uganda.

Kalusha Bwalya says two-time winner Herve Renard has the ability to win the Nations Cup with Morocco as he assesses the tournament so far.

Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's Africa Cup of Nations game between Group B Winner and Group A Second Place.

Fierce fighting follows a dawn attack by al-Shabab on Kenyan soldiers in southern Somalia.

President Zuma leads tributes to the young South African star who made gospel music popular.

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

The founder of Ardmore Ceramic Art, Fee Halsted, talks to the BBC about her collaboration with Hermes.

New President Adama Barrow must improve economic prospects for The Gambia's youth, if the number of migrants heading for Europe is to be cut.

Gambia's President Adama Barrow arrives to assume power - days after his predecessor Yahya Jammeh left for exile.

Adama Barrow returns to jubilant scenes after his predecessor left for exile under foreign pressure.

Ugandan soldiers stationed in the Central African Republic face accusations that they have been raping local women and girls.

Buchi Emecheta's books were studied by schools in several African countries.

Malawi's mining companies are keeping locals in the dark over the risks of water contamination in their rivers.

Tatah Brika, from Western Sahara, is building more durable homes for refugees by using two plentiful materials, plastic bottles and sand.