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Former javelin world champion Julius Yego says he can "still topple the greats" as the 33-year-old Kenyan prepares to compete in Eugene.

Ethnic rivalries have often led to horrific violence at election time, but this might be changing.

Fardhosa is just 13 years old but has lived through three droughts in her life and never had a proper meal.

Twelve states in Nigeria's north have Islamic courts that view blasphemy as an offence punishable by death.

The government announces subsidies on maize flour and cooking oil amid criticism of the timing.

Nigeria's players are in dispute with the country's football federation ahead of their third-place play-off at the Women's Africa Cup of Nations.

Hazel Nali's parents did not want her to play football, but the goalkeeper has helped Zambia qualify for their first ever World Cup.

Former Kenyan PM Raila Odinga says no-one will be spared in an anti-corruption campaign if wins next month’s election.

Senegal team-mates Sadio Mane and Edouard Mendy and Egypt forward Mohamed Salah are on the final shortlist for African football's Player of the Year award.

Luxolo Adams is inspired by the achievements of fellow South African Wayde van Niekerk, but wants to write his own history in the 200m.

The hijab has become a symbol of the battle between secular and Islamist groups.

Ben Stokes' final one-day international ends in another England defeat as South Africa win the series opener in Chester-le-Street by 62 runs.

Morocco showed they are "a team to fear" after beating holders Nigeria on penalties in the semi-final of the Women's Africa Cup of Nations.

Kenya's Deputy President William Ruto says that he will deal "firmly and decisively" with corruption in the country.

Morocco's Soufiane El Bakkali believes he is the "king of steeplechase" after adding the world title in Eugene to his Olympic Games gold.

Zambia call for a replay of their Women's Africa Cup of Nations semi-final against South Africa after being knocked out by a contentious penalty.

So much can steal your smile away, I want to make people feel better, Afrobeats musician Omah Lay says.

Farmers are urged to grow sorghum and millet, not just maize, to tackle drought and food shortages.

Two people in Ghana have died from the infectious Marburg virus, raising fears of a mass outbreak..

A contentious injury-time penalty gives South Africa a 1-0 win over Zambia and a place in the Women's Africa Cup of Nations final.