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Africa's representatives at the Under-20 Women's World Cup finals, Nigeria and Ghana, have named their squads for next month's finals.

Wolves goalkeeper Carl Ikeme, who was diagnosed with acute leukaemia in July 2017, announces his retirement from football.

Amateur cyclists in Sudan are challenging perceptions that biking is not for adults.

Aliou Cisse's contract as Senegal coach is extended by a year and is set the task of reaching the final of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations.

Yrsa Daley-Ward says publishing on Instagram has connected her to previously untapped audiences.

Giving away your old clothes has consequences for African countries trying to develop their own textile industries.

A selection of the best photos from across Africa this week.

Nothing shows the desperate state of Zimbabwe's economy more than the severe shortage of cash.

Cairo's International Garden municipal park denies painting black stripes on the animal.

Each MP has received a loan of $40,000, about two weeks after extending President Kiir's term.

Of 11 rhinos moved to the Tsavo East National Park, 10 have died after the botched relocation.

Wins for Tunisia's Etoile du Sahel and TP Mazembe of DR Congo will see them progress to the quarter-finals of the African Champions League.

It's one of the world's most mineral rich nations, so why are its people among the planet's poorest?

Bayern Munich sign Vancouver Whitecaps teenage forward Alphonso Davies for $13m (£9.84m) - a record fee paid for an MLS player.

BBC Sport looks at the start of record signing Riyad Mahrez's Manchester City career after his £60m move from Leicester.

Mohamed Salah wastes no time in returning to goalscoring form as Liverpool come from behind to beat Manchester City 2-1 in New Jersey.

Both candidates have questioned Mugabe's controversial policy, in the run-up to the election.

The presidential election is set for 29 July despite militias terrorising large parts of the country.

Dance into Space is a contemporary dance group in which almost all the members are physically disabled.

Swansea striker Andre Ayew is on his way for talks with Fenerbahce ahead of an expected season-long loan with the Turkish club.