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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.

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.

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.

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

Itai Dzamara was one of Robert Mugabe's most outspoken critics before he disappeared three years ago.

Itai Dzamara was one of Robert Mugabe's most outspoken critics before he disappeared three years ago.

A presidential aide in Kenya criticises young people "who sit at home and expect jobs".

What happened when international street artists, who normally paint murals on urban walls, headed to rural Gambia.

What happened when international street artists, who normally paint murals on urban walls, headed to rural Gambia.

Aspiring footballers in Mo Salah's hometown are taking inspiration from the Liverpool FC ace.

Aspiring footballers in Mo Salah's hometown are taking inspiration from the Liverpool FC ace.

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

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