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South African Neil Tovey, the only white man to captain an Africa Cup of Nations-winning team, is in a critical condition after a heart attack.

Zamalek coach Moemen Soliman insists his club can come back from three goals down against Mamelodi Sundowns in the second leg of the African Champions League.

Vets have worked to release a rhino in Lake Chivero Recreational Park of a rather unusual muzzle.

A US non-government organisation worker is reported to have been kidnapped in western Niger and taken towards the border with Mali.

Observers in Nigeria say it is unlikely that Boko Haram freed 21 of the Chibok schoolgirls while getting nothing in return, writes Martin Patience.

Countries meeting in Rwanda have agreed a "monumental" deal to phase out gases used in fridges that are worsening global warming.

In our series of letters from African journalists, Joseph Warungu, a former high-school teacher, examines the measures the Kenyan government has put in place to tackle cheating in national exams.

Nigeria's president responds to criticism of his government from his wife by saying she belongs in his kitchen, living room and "the other room".

Fishermen in Mauritania are complaining that huge trawlers are taking too many fish, putting their livelihoods at risk.

The London High Court dismisses a $1.2bn (£840m) claim against US investment bank Goldman Sachs brought by Libya's sovereign fund.

Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari responds to criticism of his leadership by his wife Aisha Buhari by saying that she "belongs to my kitchen".

The BBC's Karen Allen reports on the work of public protector Thuli Madonsela, whose fight against corruption has inspired a South African public yearning for better services.

A corruption investigation expected to contain damning allegations against South African President Jacob Zuma is delayed, pending a court order.

South African collective Batuk aims to use house music to promote pan-African unity, reports Mayeni Jones.

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

Why Uganda has been ranked as the world's most entrepreneurial country.

What is believed to be the world's first regular commercial drone delivery service is launching in Rwanda.

Holidaymaker Brett Archibald recalls how he survived 28 hours in the Indian Ocean after falling overboard from a boat.

Amid rising religious fundamentalism in West Africa, the BBC's Lamine Konkobo looks at how one country has kept intolerance at bay.

Meet the Ugandan mum who dropped out of school in her teens, married a 71-year-old and is now back at school in her 30s, studying in the same class as her daughter.