Reality Check: Does the CFA franc keep some African countries poor?

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A spat between Italy and France has reignited a debate over French involvement in its former African colonies.

Africa’s week in pictures: 18-24 January 2019

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A selection of photos from across Africa and Africans elsewhere this week.

Inside Ghana’s illegal arms trade

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Unlicensed blacksmiths in Ghana are estimated to produce up to 200,000 guns every year.

Inside Ghana’s illegal arms trade

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Unlicensed blacksmiths in Ghana are estimated to produce up to 200,000 guns every year.

Kenya attack survivor: I was wrongly arrested

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Kenyan student Bryson Mwamburi was held overnight after surviving the Dusit hotel complex attack.

Kenya attack survivor: I was wrongly arrested

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Kenyan student Bryson Mwamburi was held overnight after surviving the Dusit hotel complex attack.

Oliver Mtukudzu: Zimbabwe mourns death of Afro-jazz great

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Zimbabweans are mourning the death of music legend Oliver Mtukudzi has died aged 66.

Biggest protests ‘in living memory’ hit Sudan

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Thousands take to the streets demanding an end to President Omar al-Bashir's 30-year rule.

Felix Tshisekedi inaugurated: What to expect from DR Congo’s new leader?

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Felix Tshisekedi has been sworn into office as the new president of the Democratic Republic of Congo.

John Mikel Obi: From the Champions League final to the Championship…

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After two-time Champions League finalist John Mikel Obi joined Middlesbrough, can you name the 13 other players who have gone from Champions League final to working in the Championship?