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Nigeria become the first team to qualify for the last 16 of the Africa Cup of Nations as they beat Guinea 1-0.

Kenya's first coal power station would increase greenhouse gas emissions by 700%, campaigners say.

The move shocks many as the largely cashless society fears a local currency that fuelled hyperinflation.

Fatou "Toufah" Jallow says Mr Jammeh sexually assaulted her after she had won a beauty pageant.

A helicopter company insists a motorway rescue was an emergency, not a billionaire escaping traffic.

Midfielder Amr Warda is sent home from the Africa Cup of Nations by hosts Egypt after social media conversations are leaked.

The Manchester City footballer and his wife Rita "failed to pay certain expenses", a judge says.

A politician sparks a diplomatic row by threatening to beat up Tanzanian traders if they do not leave.

Three women tell HRW how they were assaulted by the now exiled leader - allegations his party deny.

Athletics' world governing body seeks to overturn an order allowing Caster Semenya to temporarily compete without testosterone-reducing medication.

Andre and Jordan Ayew both score as 10-man Ghana are forced to settle for a draw against Benin at the Africa Cup of Nations.

Cameroon made a winning start to their title defence on Tuesday, but what's in store on day six of the Africa Cup of Nations?

Cameroon begin the defence of their Africa Cup of Nations crown with victory over Guinea-Bissau in Group F.

Fans of reigning champions Cameroon are gearing up for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations.

The Ethiopian PM attends a memorial for his assassinated ally, chief of staff Gen Seare Mekonnen.

Aliou Sall was named in a BBC investigation over links to allegedly corrupt oil and gas deals.

Five zoo-born eastern black rhinos have been transported from Europe to Africa.

Five critically endangered rhinos from European zoos are flown to Rwanda to be released into the wild.

Why the arrival of Chinese traders at the famous Gikomba market is both a blessing and a curse for Kenyans.

Ghanaian artist Kwame Akoto-Bamfo creates sculptures of slaves to immerse people in their experience.