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Former Chelsea and Ghana midfielder Michael Essien joins Indonesian side Persib Bandung.

The haul found in luggage on a flight from Ethiopia is is the biggest for several years.

Egypt's general prosecution refer Caf president Issa Hayatou to the country's Economic Court on charges of violating local anti-monopoly rules.

A Sri Lankan-flagged tanker is boarded by armed men in the first such hijacking since 2012.

Time is running out to help 20 million people facing famine across Yemen, South Sudan, Nigeria - and Somalia.

A court finds Hama Amadou guilty of child smuggling in a trial his lawyers say is a sham.

The UN warns that the world is facing its largest humanitarian crisis since 1945. Here's how you can help.

Two parts of a statue possibly dating back 3,000 years were found in Cairo last week.

The former vice-president of Zimbabwe Joice Mujuru on her track record with the Zanu-PF party.

The BBC's Nancy Kacungira went to talk to two budding entrepreneurs in Nairobi's fitness industry.

In Malawi's newspapers, there is much talk of the need to tackle vigilante and mob justice. But the stories Peter Walker found suggest change is some way off.

The world is facing its largest humanitarian crisis since 1945, the United Nations says.

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

The South Sudanese city of Yei, once spared by the civil war, is now the theatre of ethnic atrocities.

Experts warn Nigeria's health system is heading for a crisis if pollution is not tackled.

Hosts Zambia reach the final of the Under-20 Africa Cup of Nations for the first time after beating South Africa 1-0 after extra-time in Lusaka.

How will the six-week closure of Nigeria's main airport in Abuja affect passengers?

Take What's Up Africa's quiz to see if could head Kenya's fight against corruption.

The man's mother has pleaded for his release, saying his only crime was to "fall in love".

Zimbabwe FA chairman Phillip Chiyangwa is prepared to take legal action against Caf following a row about a meeting he held.