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Pope Francis drew huge crowds during his visit to Africa. What can we learn from his trip?

The government denies it is being paid to host the migrants, who are currently being held in Libya.

Zimbabwe scored three goals in 15 minutes to beat Somalia 3-2 on aggregate in the first round of qualification for Qatar 2022.

Nigeria is detaining thousands of children allegedly linked to militants Boko Haram, a report says.

The African champions beat Benin 1-0 in their first match on home soil since winning a second Cup of Nations title in Egypt.

Chinonso Eche is an 11-year-old Nigerian freestyler aiming to take his skills to the top.

Belgian coach Ivan Minnaert insists that working in Libya is not as bad as people would think given the security issues in the country.

Zimbabwe's ex-President Robert Mugabe, who has died aged 95, had a special place in the hearts of Ghanaians, writes Elizabeth Ohene.

Angry fans of Sierra Leone pelt the captain's house with stones after he missed a decisive penalty.

A wave of attacks on foreign-owned businesses in South Africa has left at least 10 dead.

Ghana international Majeed Waris is 'looking ahead' following the dramatic collapse of his move to Spanish club Alaves, according to the striker's agent.

Violence erupted after a rally on Sunday called to ease tensions over recent xenophobic attacks.

The long-time Zimbabwean leader was "bitter" about being ousted in 2017, a relative tells the BBC.

Former Zimbabwe coach, Madinda Ndlovu, is in a 'stable condition' in hospital after collapsing during a training session at his club Gaborone United in Botswana.

The world could be free of malaria by 2050, says a major report that sets out the road to eradication.

Ethiopia is hugely proud of its new Chinese-built railway - but it is surprisingly difficult to buy a ticket.

18-year-old goalkeeper Ashley Williams is Liberia's hero after he saves a stoppage-time penalty in Sierra Leone to help his country advance in World Cup qualifying.

Tanzania beat Burundi on penalties to reach the group phase of 2022 World Cup qualifying as Ethiopia advance with an away-goals win over Lesotho.

An attempt to quell this week's anti-foreigner violence is met with heckles followed by a mass walkout.

Former Chelsea and Leicester City coach Claudio Ranieri is shortlisted for the vacant position of Guinea national coach.