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Nigerian author and Nobel prize winner Prof Wole Soyinka was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2014.

Feronia, 38% owned by the UK government’s development bank, is accused of dumping toxic waste into the rivers used for drinking water, says Human Rights Watch.

Cancer patient Esther Wafor explains why she travelled Cameroon to India for treatment.

Need a caffeine boost and an ego boost? This cafe has just the thing for you.

Abinet Tadesse loved his truck. He also needed somewhere to live. So he built a house in his truck.

People in DR Congo spend 26% of the average income to get online - a luxury too far for many.

Ten roads, including one of the main roads in the capital, will be renamed after President Mnangagwa.

Not everyone agrees with the plan to merge the ethnically-based parties in the governing coalition.

A referendum on the creation of a new region will see if ethnic rivalries can be solved at the ballot box.

The authorities are battling to cap inflation as the Zimbabwean dollar is reintroduced.

Africa Cup of Nations debutants Madagascar produce another upset to beat DR Congo 4-2 on penalties and secure a quarter-final spot.

Captain John Mikel Obi confirms that Egypt 2019 will be his last Africa Cup of Nations for Nigeria and vows to help the team 'finish with the trophy.'

The African Union estimates that the agreement could boost intra-African trade by 60% by 2022.

Kenya's Football Federation (FKF) pays tribute to the country's legendary player Joe Kadenge who has died at the age of 84.

Sebastien Desabre leaves his post as Uganda coach by mutual consent after the team's Africa Cup of Nations exit, the country's football federation announces.

Crystal Palace close to agreeing deal with Swansea City over a permanent move for forward Jordan Ayew.

Egypt sack head coach Javier Aguirre after the hosts suffer a shock defeat by South Africa in the last-16 of the Africa Cup of Nation.

Nairobi's National Park is vital for the city's fight against climate change - so why is it being built on?

Dayo Adedayo has taken four million images of Nigeria.

The crypto-currency Libra could have profound implications for a continent and its remittances.