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Some people "don't think a black woman should be leading Fifa", says Fatma Samoura - the organisation's first female secretary general.

Despite its vast size and dilapidated health system, DR Congo says it can contain the deadly Ebola virus.

River transport is common in DR Congo as there are few roads but the boats are often overloaded.

Ethiopia's small businesses are being hit hard by a lack of access to foreign cash.

Why President Buhari of Nigeria is reluctant to sign the African Continental Free Trade Agreement.

Increased competition in Zambia's mobile phone sector is worrying its street vendors.

Tunisian female referee Dorsaf Ganaouati has begun breaking down the barriers in a world dominated by men and she is determined to continue.

Zimbabwe international striker Knowledge Musona says he is excited about his switch from KV Oostende to Belgian rivals Anderlecht

Liverpool's Sadio Mane donates 300 shirts to locals in his hometown in Senegal so they can wear them during the Champions League final.

A group of female boxers who train in a makeshift boxing ring in the dirt plan to take gold at the 2020 Olympics.

Despite its vast size and dilapidated health system, DR Congo is confident that it can contain the current outbreak of Ebola, which is thought to have killed 27 people.

Cheap and easy to obtain, the painkiller Tramadol has millions of Egyptians hooked on getting high.

Cheap and easy to obtain, the painkiller Tramadol has millions of Egyptians hooked on getting high.

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

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

The Liberian FA (LFA) is to break ranks with the rest of Africa and vote against Morocco when the decision on who will host the 2026 World Cup is held.

Egypt's players are to meet to decide whether to fast in accordance with the Muslim holy month of Ramadan as they prepare for the World Cup.

South Africa's president is one of the richest men in the country, with a fortune of around $450m.

The Football Association of Zambia is looking for a new national team coach following the resignation of Wedson Nyirenda.

Women were separated from their husbands and raped in refugee camps, says Amnesty International.