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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.

The attorney general says the High Court "erred" in a landmark ruling to decriminalise homosexuality.

Experts are divided on the impact of the new currency will have in the 15 regional countries.

Botswana recently decriminalised same-sex relationships. But what about the rest of Africa?

The order comes after three suicide bombings in a week in the capital, Tunis.

The ruling military council and an opposition alliance agree a three-year transition to civilian rule.

Pearce Paul Creasman, an underwater archaeologist, explored the murky depths of Sudan's pyramids.

A selection of the week's best photos from across the continent and beyond.

Three people are said to have survived after the vessel sank off the town of Zarzis.

Egypt called for the auction of the relic - which it says was stolen during the 1970s - to be cancelled.

Virtual reality app aims to improve the quality of life and care for Africans living with dementia.