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Stephane Sessegnon is in Benin's squad for the Africa Cup of Nations despite being suspended for their opening game in Egypt.

Tackling kidnapping is Muhammadu Buhari's biggest challenge as he is sworn in for another four years.

Nigerians decry rising unemployment as President Muhammadu Buhari starts a second term in office.

Safari Doctors is a group bringing much-needed healthcare to Kenya's Lamu archipelago.

South Africa coach Ottis Gibson says he is happy to be talked about as a replacement for England's Trevor Bayliss.

Children as young as 12 are being held in secret prisons, Human Rights Watch says.

The move comes after an accident in which hundreds are feared to have drowned at the weekend.

Togo and Getafe defender Djene Dakonam relishes facing the likes Lionel Messi and Antoine Griezmann in Spain's La Liga

Chioma Onwutalobi, CEO of Glam Africa magazine, says it's a great time to celebrate diversity.

The former South Sudan Football Association President Chabur Goc Alei will appeal a 10-year ban and fine imposed on him by Fifa.

Why British Somali parents are sending their children to East Africa to avoid violence in the UK.

Communities in Mozambique learn about health, banking and elections via giant interactive screens.

Saying 'Goodbye' to pads and period poverty, and 'Hello' to the menstrual cup

President Mutharika secures a second term, after a court-ordered delay to the result's announcement.

Tunisia's Etoile du Sahel sign Ivorian striker Souleymane Coulibaly, who scored nine goals at the 2011 Under-17 World Cup.

It appeared on the foreign ministry website, showing its neighbour incorporated within its borders.

After a record-breaking season in Saudi Arabia striker Abderrazak Hamdallah is set for his first Morocco appearance since Herve Renard took over as coach.

The vessel is reported to have been carrying more than 400 passengers on Lake Mai-Ndombe.

Sierra Leone Football Association president Isha Johansen is acquitted of corruption paving the way for a ban from global football to be lifted.

Zamalek coach Christian Gross says 'giants back in their deserved place' after beating Renaissance Berkane to win the Confederation Cup.