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African football's governing body will be debt-free next year as a result of improved governance, says secretary general Veron Mosengo-Omba.

President Cyril Ramaphosa outlines the government's plans after his party was forced into coalition.

A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent.

A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent.

A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent.

Paul Kagame wins with more than 99% of the vote, showing Rwanda's lack of democracy, his critics say.

The police said it was difficult to ensure safety as the protests have no designated leader.

Namibian authorities are said to be unhappy at the harassment of their diplomatic officials.

Impeached judge John Hlophe is set to lead opposition to President Ramaphosa's coalition government.

Impeached judge John Hlophe is set to lead opposition to President Ramaphosa's coalition government.

Impeached judge John Hlophe is set to lead opposition to President Ramaphosa's coalition government.

Nigeria's four-time African champion Anuoluwapo Opeyori, coached by his brother, hopes to break new ground for the continent in Paris.

Heparin can neutralise the necrosis-causing toxins in some spitting cobras' venom, scientists discover.

One of those being held in the bush was on HIV medication and had not taken his drugs for two weeks.

Anuoluwapo Juwon Opeyori grew up in Lagos, with little access to badminton facilities - now he’s a four-time African champion.

The story of barefoot African runner Abebe Bikila, who made history at the Games and inspired a generation.

Government promises to curb rogue building practices are too little, too late for grieving parents.

Government promises to curb rogue building practices are too little, too late for grieving parents.

Still reeling from the discovery of bodies in a quarry, Kenyans are trying to find out more.

Still reeling from the discovery of bodies in a quarry, Kenyans are trying to find out more.