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How did tiny Cape Verde turn themselves into a regular attendee at Afcon?

Sprinter Christine Mboma overcame the odds, and personal tragedy, to become Namibia's first female Olympic medallist.

We can learn some things from what's happening in South Africa, but there are also uncertainties.

The coronavirus pandemic has forced some city dwellers to move back to the countryside to survive.

One Moroccan tennis player is banned for life as a total of six men are suspended after being found guilty of match-fixing charges.

Five women share their hopes and concerns for Libya's first direct presidential polls.

Jacob Zuma was granted medical parole after being sentenced to serve 15 months in jail.

Senegal goalkeeper Edouard Mendy is delighting a continent after his impressive feats with Premier League club Chelsea.

Abiy Ahmed has thwarted a rebel advance on the capital a year into a brutal civil war.

Here's what we know about the Omicron variant so far and how its discovery is impacting the continent.

The music and dance style from the two Congos is a fundamental part of the countries' identities.

The UK has taken all 11 African countries off England's red list, easing travel restrictions.

Arsenal stripped Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang of the captaincy to "defend the interests" of the club, says manager Mikel Arteta.

South African swimmer Tatjana Schoenmaker is still struggling to process her Olympic success.

Sick of waiting for electricity to reach his home, a Kenyan man built his own power plant

By thinking small vending machine firms are delivering more affordable products for Kenyan shoppers.

A French court clears Koffi Olomidé of rape but convicts him of holding four dancers against their will.

There is a mixed reaction to Augustine Eguavoen returning as Nigeria coach to replace the departing Gernot Rohr.

Cyril Ramaphosa started feeling unwell on Sunday and has delegated all responsibilities to his deputy.

Arguably the greatest marathon runner in history, Kenya's Eliud Kipchoge still has three races he wants to make his mark on.