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The al-Shabab member has been sentenced to life in prison for his role in the attack in Kenya.

The 13-year-old was sentenced to 10 years in prison for blasphemy by an Islamic court in Kano.

All 54 of Africa's Fifa members apply for a grant set up to help federations survive the financial impact of coronavirus.

Lamine Diack, the disgraced former head of athletics' governing body, is sentenced to four years in prison after being found guilty of corruption.

Zineb Jammeh's assets in the US are blocked as her husband is accused of stealing at least $50m.

The footage shows a naked women being beaten then shot dead by men wearing army uniforms.

Olympic 400m champion and world record holder Wayde van Niekerk quips "he forgot how to race" as he wins on his international return.

Former Arsenal player Kelechi Nwakali explains how visa issues almost derailed his career.

Some of those who lost their jobs amid the pandemic are being paid to clean up their neighbourhoods.

Arsenal captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang signs a new three-year contract with the club.

The head of an Aston Villa supporters club in Ghana says he cried tears of joy after his hero Paul McGrath phoned him in response to a BBC video.

The footage shows a naked women being beaten then shot dead by men wearing army uniforms.

Faced with persecution, LGBT members in Africa are often left with no choice but to seek asylum in other countries.

The film board in Nigeria, where same-sex relationships are banned, says the film violates strict laws on homosexuality.

BBC Africa explains the facts behind 'protective badges' that some politicians have been wearing.

Nigerian Tobiloba Jolaosho was detained for recording at his country's revered Osun-Osogbo grove.

BBC Panorama talks to a crime gang that organises 20-30 illegal operations a week.

He was stopped trying to enter parliament, but it is not clear what he was doing there.

Paul Rusesabagina declined to enter any pleas in court but his lawyers denied the charges against him.

Mercy Baguma was found next to her crying baby - her case sparked criticism of Britain's asylum system.