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Nigeria and Arsenal forward Alex Iwobi says the Super Eagles' young squad must learn from its unsuccessful 2018 World Cup campaign.

Kenya's Gor Mahia score a big win over their regional rivals in the Confederation Cup as Enyimba go to the top of their pool and Hilal are held at home.

A Nigerian start-up is helping young people take charge of their sexual health.

Once a month Hope Ogbologugo hosts a Death Cafe in Lagos where people gather to eat cake, drink tea and discuss death.

Egypt's parliament has passed a new law regulating the media. The BBC's Sara Aboubakr looks at the impact.

A look back at key events and quotes in the life of Nelson Mandela on what would be his 100th birthday.

Test your knowledge about the inspirational leader on what would have been his 100th birthday.

Many Eritreans are hoping that peace with Ethiopia will lead to an end to one-party rule at home.

Young South Africans give their views on anti-apartheid icon Nelson Mandela, born exactly 100 years ago.

The first black US president gives a rare speech to mark 100 years since Nelson Mandela's birth.

With an ambition to be Zimbabwe's youngest president, he can work a crowd like the preacher he is.

Dust-covered cars, furniture and beer are revealed as Eritrea re-opens its Ethiopian embassy after 20 years.

A comment heralding the multicultural French World Cup winners sparks an online debate about racism.

Jacob Zuma is not leaving South Africa's political scene quietly.

Vigilantes are burning rapists to death in the South African township of Diepsloot.

Many events have marked the centenary of World War One - but Africa has seldom rated a mention until now.

What has been the impact of Uganda's decision to impose a tax on social media?

Experts say male sterilisation could be the solution to Africa's population crisis, but uptake remains low.

The visit is expected to cement the two nations' historic truce after two decades of tension.

Global heat records have fallen this month, and not just where it's summer. So what's happening?