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The White House says Chad has improved the sharing of information about "suspected terrorists".

Cameroon officials say they have reported the missing weightlifters and boxers to police.

Ghanaian journalist Elizabeth Ohene on her admiration for the anti-apartheid campaigner.

Ass Malick Faye says he knew "it would not be easy" working in the make-up industry as a man.

Liverpool reach their first Champions League semi-final for 10 years after coming from behind to win at Manchester City and secure a 5-1 aggregate win.

The government wants to tackle Tanzania's deadliest cancer in women by inoculating girls aged nine to 14.

Arsenal win their appeal against midfielder Mohamed Elneny's red card in Sunday's 3-2 victory over Southampton.

Barcelona forward Munir El Haddadi is challenging Fifa rules which stop players switching national allegiances.

Egypt's Abdallah El Said joins Finland's Kuopion Palloseura (KuPS) on loan from Al Ahly in a bid to be fit for the World Cup after deciding against a move to Zamalek.

South Africa's Caster Semenya strides to Commonwealth 1500m gold as Wales' Melissa Courtney claims a superb bronze medal.

The healer charged for herbs that made women's stomachs swell, telling them not to see a doctor.

French boxer and author Aya Cissoko is encouraging other women to take a stand.

The boat is the second of a pair that has been buried for more than 5,000 years.

Joseph Warungu reflects on the plight of Kenyan opposition supporters after their leader reconciled with his political nemesis.

Joseph Warungu reflects on the plight of Kenyan opposition supporters after their leader reconciled with his political nemesis.

Morocco will play friendly internationals against Ukraine, Slovakia and Estonia as part of their preparation for the 2018 World Cup in Russia.

Tunisia forward Youssef Msakni will miss the World Cup in Russia after being ruled out for six months with a knee injury.

The battle for influence between the rival powers in the Gulf crisis could tear apart Somalia and its neighbours in the Horn of Africa, writes the BBC's Mary Harper.

A Canadian diplomat tells of his close friendship with the South African anti-apartheid campaigner.

Having killed more than 180 people, an outbreak of listeriosis could also have a huge financial impact on South Africa.