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China has long been an investor in Zambia -- but with Beijing's recent economic woes, could that relationship be on the rocks?
And could Zambia be looking elsewhere for friends?
Satirist Ikenna Azuike went to Lusaka to find out:
What's Up Africa: Is Zambia looking for a new relationship?
Ugandan stand-up comedian Joseph Opio says he was thrilled and surprised to be chosen by the new Daily Show host, South African comedian Trevor Noah, to work with him.
Last September, Mr Noah selected Opio to join Daily Show, one of America's most popular late night shows.
So what does it take to get the comedy programme on air? Leslie Goffe has been speaking to Opio:
Borussia Dortmund striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang says he will move to Spain's La Liga - not the English Premier League - when he eventually leaves the German club.
The Gabon international, 26, is the joint top scorer in the Bundesliga with 13 goals this season.
He has recently been linked with a move , external to Spanish champions Barcelona.
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The Nigerian senate has concluded the screening of ministerial nominees sent to it by President Muhammadu Buhari.
The MPs had already approved 18 out of the 36 nominees.
The remaining 18 are expected to be confirmed on Thursday.
After that, President Buhari, who came to power in May, will swear in the new cabinet and assign portfolios to his ministers.
Image source, Nigerian SenateMarie Diongoye Konate founded a company in Ivory Coast that specialises in baby food made from local products 21 years ago.
Now her firm, Protein Kissee-La (PKL), occupies second place in the baby food market in Ivory Coast and also sells products to Senegal, Cameroon and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
She tells her success story as part of a BBC Africa season recognising inspiring women across the continent.
The first series, Africa's Unsung Heroes, introduces eight women who are making a difference in their country - and beyond.
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Patrick Kihara
Let's take a quick look at how Ivory Coast's media has covered President Alassane Ouattara's victory in Sunday's election. Privately owned Le Jour has the headline: "Ouattara shows no mercy to his adversaries".
Image source, Le Jour newspaperThe headline of state-owned Fraternite Matin news site reads: "Alassane Ouattara clearly breaks away".
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Eyewitnesses have told the BBC that they have seen a small plane crashing near Afgoye, 30km (19 miles) from Somalia's capital, Mogadishu.
It is not yet clear what caused the crash in an area where militant Islamist group al-Shabab is active.
A Somali journalist has tweeted about the incident:
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Nigerian President Muhammudu Buhari is among dozens of African leaders attending the India-Africa Forum in Delhi. It is aimed at boosting trade and cultural ties between Africa and India.
BBC Newsday programme looks into one area that has proved remarkably similar - their film industries.
Nigerian film director Obi Emelonye and BBC Asian Network presenter Ashanti Omkar compare Bollywood with Nollywood:
Director Obi Emelonye and Bollywood expert Ashanti Omkar compare Bollywood and Nollywood