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CS Constantine of Algeria beat Ismaily of Egypt 3-2 to edge closer to a place in the African Champions League quarter-finals.

The world's top Sunni Muslim cleric says the practice is often unfair to women, sparking debate.

Farah Khaleck has a rare and incurable condition which causes the hardening and tightening of her skin.

Family pressure did not stop Cameroonian artist Ajarb Bernard Ategwa from finding success.

French authorities are working on authenticating the video, which shows Amadou Koufa mocking armies.

Gabon coach Daniel Cousin settles his wage dispute with his country's sport ministry after formally signing a contract with the Panthers.

Newly elected President Felix Tshisekedi says he wants political prisoners freed within 10 days.

Mali international Yacouba Sylla joins Norwegian club Strømsgodset on a two-year deal in a quest to play at this year's Africa Cup of Nations.

Nigerien filmmaker Mohamed Boureima talks about being nominated for an award at this year's Fespaco.

Why tens of thousands of people are protesting against the ailing 81-year-old president.

Thousands take to the streets as ailing President Abdelaziz Bouteflika seeks a fifth term in office.

William Chandler flew with an airline for more than 20 years before his credentials were exposed.

Partick Thistle are adamant they will not face a £1m bill for Souleymane Coulibaly as the striker loses his appeal against a Fifa ruling.

Elouan, 10, says he likes having a mixed background, but feels like he is different from his peers.

Stoke City's Saido Berahino is named in Burundi's squad for their 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Gabon.

Opportunity knocks for Eli Waduba Yusuf who drew a life-like portrait of comedian Kevin Hart.

When the new MLS season kicks off at the weekend, all but three of the 24 teams in the north American league will have representation from Africa.

But who is President Macky and what does he stand for?

An exhibition seeks to commemorate colonial soldiers who lost their lives in World War One.

The presidential result was not a surprise but there have been some big shocks in the parliamentary vote.