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Middlesbrough complete their second signing of the summer after agreeing a five-year deal with Abdoulaye Kante from French club Troyes.

"People are fed up, hunger is rife," activists tell the BBC as thousands join protests in Luanda.

Returning home as African champions, the president thanked the players for their inspiration.

Returning home as African champions, the president thanked the players for their inspiration.

After Nigeria sealed their 10th African title, several issues need to be addressed to boost women's football on the continent.

After Nigeria sealed their 10th African title, several issues need to be addressed to boost women's football on the continent.

The uncertainty around the paused tariffs has led to massive layoffs in Lesotho's textile industry.

The uncertainty around the paused tariffs has led to massive layoffs in Lesotho's textile industry.

They were put to death despite ransoms being paid for their release, a local official told the BBC.

Most of the dead were worshippers taking part in a night vigil which was stormed by armed men, officials said.

The US president is spearheading an ambitious but controversial deal to end a long-running conflict.

The US president is spearheading an ambitious but controversial deal to end a long-running conflict.

Jennifer Echegini says her Women's Africa Cup of Nations-winning goal for Nigeria against Morocco is one she will keep in her heart forever.

Jennifer Echegini says her Women's Africa Cup of Nations-winning goal for Nigeria against Morocco is one she will keep in her heart forever.

President Mahama leads the tributes, saying "his enduring legacy will echo through the ages".

Nigeria's sensational comeback stuns hosts Morocco 3-2 and seals a record-extending 10th Women's Africa Cup of Nations title.

Nigeria's sensational comeback stuns hosts Morocco 3-2 and seals a record-extending 10th Women's Africa Cup of Nations title.

Congolese customs official Floribert Bwana Chui Bin Kositi has been beatified for standing up to corruption.

Congolese customs official Floribert Bwana Chui Bin Kositi has been beatified for standing up to corruption.

Congolese customs official Floribert Bwana Chui Bin Kositi has been beatified for standing up to corruption.