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Find out about the rebel commander who became the first president of Africa's newest country and has presided over its descent into civil war.

The multi-platinum selling artist announces his own cryptocurrency and city - both named after himself.

Only one of the 32 teams at the world's biggest football tournament has a black manager, reflecting a historical lack of opportunities for minority professionals in all levels of the game.

The postponed east and central African women's regional championship will now kick off on July 19 in Rwanda

As Zimbabwe heads towards election season, have Robert Mugabe's supporters really turned into democrats?

Daniel Mirera has been writing upside down since he was a child.

The BBC gains rare access to the world's youngest nation, torn apart by five years of civil war.

Cristiano Ronaldo continues his sensational start to the World Cup with the winner as Portugal knock out Morocco.

Aliou Cisse's touchline fist pump is receiving a lot of love.

A family portrait celebrating mixed heritage has been widely shared online and has prompted others to tell their similar stories.

Gangs wielding AK47s and explosives are targeting South Africa's cash-in-transit industry - with sometimes deadly results.

Oghenekaro Etebo's own goal and a Luka Modric penalty give Croatia a winning World Cup start against Nigeria in a poor match.

The Egyptian Football Association says striker Mohamed Salah is fit to start their next game against Russia on Tuesday.

How much do you know about the Super Eagles?

Hundreds of Nigerian fans have arrived in Moscow ahead of the their country's match against Croatia.

Model Olivia Sang wants to challenge perceptions of beauty.

A Canadian citizen is suing the government for $10m after he was imprisoned by border security.

Iran win their first match at a World Cup finals in 20 years as Morocco substitute Aziz Bouhaddouz scores an own goal in injury time.

The tennis star, who was declared bankrupt in 2017, is a diplomat for the Central African Republic.

After a diplomatic row, French and Italian leaders propose new EU asylum processing centres in Africa.