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Nigeria international Oghenekaro Etebo says he made the right decision in joining Stoke City despite interest from top German and French clubs.

Former Caf president Issa Hayatou and secretary general Hicham El Amrani will appeal against a $55m fine handed out in Egypt over a TV rights deal.

An EU agency calls for urgent action to end discrimination against people of African origin.

Home sides do well in Tuesday's Confederation Cup preliminary round first legs with Kariobangi Sharks of Kenya beating Arta Solar of Djibouti 6-1 in Nairobi.

Burkina Faso's ASF Bobo Dioulasso cause the biggest upset in Tuesday's Champions League preliminary round first leg matches, beating Coton Sport of Cameroon 3-1.

Oluwaseun Osowobi is helping other women report rape to police after her own traumatic experience.

Expelled from France's top academy as a teenager, Morocco captain Medhi Benatia took the long road to the top.

Watch African Footballer of the Year nominee and Morocco international Medhi Benatia score a determined goal for Juventus against Roma.

Lesotho aims to make money from medicinal marijuana but the illicit trade already provides an income for some.

England avoided a shock home defeat by Uganda with a 50-46 win in their first match of the series at Liverpool's Echo Arena

President Magufuli says that unlike Western aid, funding from China "is not tied to any conditions".

Nigeria beat Cameroon 4-2 on penalties to reach the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations final and seal a spot at the 2019 World Cup.

The footballer rejects Egypt's plans to send strays abroad amid fears they will be used for food.

From dusty pitches in Ghana to the Europa League final, Thomas Partey has come along way on his footballing journey.

Watch African Footballer of the Year nominee and Ghana international Thomas Partey score a great counter-attacking goal for Atletico Madrid.

A grassroots programme in Rwanda is aiming to reduce domestic violence by challenging gender roles.

Plastic pollution is blighting the lives of locals in the Nigerian city of Port Harcourt.

Hardlife Zvirekwi's arm was amputated but he is now back in the Zimbabwean Premier Soccer League.

Somali refugee Halima Aden talks about the obstacles she's faced as a hijab wearing model.

Singer Dencia defends her controversial skin lightening product during its official launch in Nigeria.