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The Madagascar police minister was part of a team looking for survivors after a boat accident.

Sampdoria's Omar Colley and Real Valladolid's Saidy Janko are among those included in The Gambia's squad for the Africa Cup of Nations.

Fifa president Gianni Infantino suggests the Africa Cup of Nations should be played in the autumn as part of a revised international calendar.

Napoli striker Victor Osimhen declares himself fit to play for Nigeria at the Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon in January.

The MV Wakashio ran aground on a coral reef last year leaking about 1,000 tonnes of fuel.

Lawmakers trade blows during a chaotic session over a proposed levy on electronic transactions.

How qualifying for the Africa Cup of Nations for the first time has brought a new energy to The Gambia.

Patrice Motsepe, president of the Confederation of African Football, reiterates that the Africa Cup of Nations will go ahead in January.

Anglo American is testing a hydrogen-powered giant truck in a bid to make its business greener.

Covid variants may be mutating inside people with suppressed immunity.

Alaa Abdel Fattah is convicted of spreading false news after a trial called a sham by rights groups.

Patrick Eyi, a former Gabon U17 coach, is arrested after claims of sexual abuse against him, which he denies.

The army said a female soldier broke a code of conduct by "indulging in romance while in uniform".

Nigeria are hit by another injury to a key striker, with Belgium-based Paul Onuachu a major doubt for the Africa Cup of Nations.

Cricket South Africa will formally investigate allegations of discrimination and racism against director of cricket Graeme Smith and head coach Mark Boucher.

Nineteen-year-old Adeoye Fawaz is the 2021 champion of the Chess In Slums tournament in Lagos.

Tigray forces have left Lalibela, a town famous for its rock-hewn churches.

North Africans love the Cup of Nation but for some, their African identity is open to question.

It's three years since the overthrow of the country's long-term President Omar al-Bashir.

Demonstrations around the country demand an end to military rule, following a coup in October.