Meet Sophia – the robot with 50 facial expressions

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BBC's Africa business editor Larry Madowo went to meet Sophia, one of the world's most famous robots.

Algeria protests continue after Bouteflika drops fifth term bid

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Protesters march again in Algiers despite President Bouteflika's decision not to seek a fifth term.

Aubameyang back for Gabon’s must-win qualifier in Burundi

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After missing the last two Afcon qualifiers, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has been included in coach Daniel Cousin's squad for Gabon's crucial final match in Group C.

Algeria protests against Bouteflika continue despite talks

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Protesters accuse President Abdelaziz Bouteflika of a ploy to prolong his 20-year rule.

DR Congo: Violence may be crime against humanity, UN says

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People were burnt alive and a two-year-old was thrown into a septic tank, a UN investigation says.

Celebrations erupt after Algerian president drops fifth term bid

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Hundreds welcome President Abdelaziz Bouteflika's decision to drop his bid for a fifth term.

Could electric vehicles be the future for Kenyan travel?

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Kenya's electricity surplus could be capitalised on by a company reconditioning electric vehicles.

Letter from Africa: Nigeria’s farmer king

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Journalist Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani writes about an influential ruler's bid to promote farming.

Letter from Africa: Nigeria’s farmer king

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Journalist Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani writes about an influential ruler's bid to promote farming.

How chess in Nigeria’s slums is changing young lives

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Chess player Babatunde Onakoya is using the game to educate children in Nigerian slum communities.