President Jose Eduardo dos Santos is expected to maintain his influence after leaving office.
The recent rediscovery of more than 10,000 recordings has tantalised enthusiasts.
Nigeria defender Kenneth Omeruo signs with English Premier League side Chelsea until 2020 and is loaned to Turkish side Kasimpasa.
See how Africa's population boom, driven by high birth rates, is shaping the world's future.
Togo captain Emmanuel Adebayor extends his contract with Turkish club Istanbul Basaksehir for another three years.
Two white farmers who forced a black man into a coffin "intended to kill the victim", says judge.
Akon reveals why he thinks the music business in Africa is bigger than in the US.
With nearly two-thirds of the vote, the MPLA party's João Lourenço will take up the presidency.
South African farmers who forced man into coffin are convicted on charges of attempted murder and kidnapping
Joao Lourenco has a huge challenge, looking set to become Angola's first new president in 38 years, succeeding the world's second-longest second leader, Jose Eduardo dos Santos.
Cardiff City defender Sol Bamba signs a new three-year contract to remain at the Championship leaders, boss Neil Warnock confirms.
A Libyan military band tried to perform the UK's national anthem for the arrival of Foreign Secretary, Boris Johnson, as he arrived in Benghazi.
A selection of the best photos from across Africa and of Africans this week.
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