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Lynette gives a rare insight into the inner life of a domestic worker in Zimbabwe.

Wilfried Zaha is "committed" to Crystal Palace, but is not "jubilant" after missing out on a move away from the club, says manager Roy Hodgson.

Darcy Irakoze, known as Kacaman, contracted the illness on Wednesday and died a day later in Burundi.

Nigeria aim to become the first African country to host a Fifa's women's tournament as they intensify bid for the 2020 Under-20 World Cup.

Hamburg's Gambian midfielder Bakery Jatta's identity is being investigated after a complaint by Nuremburg about his true name and age.

"One of us has polluted the air and I know who it is," a disgusted member of a Kenyan regional assembly declared.

A Somali club will play in African continental competition for the first time in almost 29 years this weekend.

A selection of the week's best photos from across the continent.

Mums can donate their breast milk to a new milk bank in Kenya in a bid to reduce infant deaths.

Everton confirm the signing of forward Alex Iwobi from Arsenal in a deal worth up to £34m.

Watford complete the club record signing of Senegal winger Ismaila Sarr from Rennes.

Police accuse the soldiers of releasing a suspected kidnap kingpin's handcuffs after opening fire.

Nicolas Dupuis admits that he is not sure about his future as coach of Madagascar after his contract ended on 31 July.

Cameroonian doctor Richard Mouzoko was shot dead in one of DR Congo's worst-hit cities in April.

Betty Bigombe led peace talks in Uganda with Joseph Kony, leader of the notorious Lord's Resistance Army.

In Ghana, bodybuilders not wanting to pay gym fees have found an alternative way to pump iron.

Tunisian club Esperance are declared African Champions League winners after Wydad are found guilty of abandoning the second leg of the final.

Stoke City release striker Saido Berahino, two and a half years after paying £12m for him.

Female MPs walk out of parliament in sympathy with the mother of a five-month-old baby.

Female MPs in Kenyan parliament walk out after an MP is told to leave because she had taken her baby.