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The brewing crisis in Nigeria's Zamfara State has the potential to become as deadly as the Boko Haram conflict.

Some of these children have never even seen life outside prison but one woman is trying to help.

Some of these children have never even seen life outside prison but one woman is trying to help.

Some simple techniques can help prevent the spread of Ebola.

Some simple techniques can help prevent the spread of Ebola.

A new law in Kenya imposes fines of up to $50,000 and/or up to two years in prison.

A new law in Kenya imposes fines of up to $50,000 and/or up to two years in prison.

A South African fan cries tears of joy after Lionel Messi signs his Barcelona shirt.

The referendum could see President Pierre Nkurunziza's mandate extended and has sparked fears of more violence in the country.

Three people of mixed identity explain how they define themselves and how hard it is to fit into a specific ethnic grouping.

Algeria striker Ishak Belfodil joins German Bundesliga side Hoffenheim from Belgian club Standard Liege.

Al Ahly board member Khaled Mortagy says that coach Hossam El Badry 'did the right thing' in quitting after a shock loss to KCCA in the Champions League.

A Ghanaian seeks justice for his friends who were killed in The Gambia during Yahya Jammeh's rule.

South African side Kaizer Chiefs have cancelled their end-of-season awards after failing to win any major silverware.

Ajax Cape Town are relegated from South Africa's Premier League after forfeiting three matches for fielding an ineligible player.

The Court of Arbitration for Sport rejects Munir El Haddadi's appeal against Fifa's ruling that prevents him from playing for Morocco.

Brigitte was forced to live and work with priests in a shrine to “atone” for her uncle's sins.

Sam Nzima dashed to the scene of a shooting in 1976 just in time to see a child falling to the ground.

Africa's oldest park has been forced to suspend tourism following following the killing of a ranger and the abduction of tourists.

It is unrealistic to think Ebola will ever be eradicated, but it is now easier to prevent a crisis.