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Ghassan Salame says he cannot take any more stress trying to broker peace in the country.

Olivier Assoua migrated to Europe at 16 - years later he returned to Cameroon to make a film about migration.

Guinea-Bissau, which has a history of coups, had two presidents following disputed elections.

None of the hosts of the Confederation Cup quarter-final first legs manage to register victories.

A church and a social club remain as echoes of a once thriving group which played an important role in the country.

Troops will join a mission in Mali to help combat the world's fastest growing Islamist-led insurgency.

The British Army is preparing to send troops into Mali, to join a UN peacekeeping mission.

Egyptian side Misr El-Makkasa remove former Nigeria international Emmanuel Amuneke from post as head coach after less than a month in the role.

Al Ahly beat Mamelodi Sundowns 2-0 in the African Champions League quarter-final first leg as Wydad Casablanca beat Etoile du Sahel by the same score.

Not everyone is happy that the Oxford English Dictionary now includes several unique Nigerian words.

Liverpool's trip to Watford was supposed to be a landmark day for the Reds but it ended up being one for the wrong reasons, reports Gary Rose.

Gen Delphin Kahimbi died on the day he was meant to appear before the country's security council.

Nigeria Football Federation vice president, Seyi Akinwunmi, is released by anti-corruption investigators after being questioned in an ongoing financial probe.

Linfield midfielder Bastien Hery has been called into Madagascar's squad for the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers in March.

Protesters have been angered that a new constitution would allow the president to seek a third term.

Zamalek defeat holders Esperance 3-1 in their African Champions League quarter-final first leg as Raja Casablanca beat TP Mazembe 2-0 on Friday.

Rwandan genocide survivor Kizito Mihigo, hailed as a national talent, was later accused of treason.

Police said there had been "unacceptable incidents" linked to a Congolese singer's concert.

Dan Abisi learnt how to make brass instruments after he noticed a rise in popularity in schools.

Nigerian footballer Kazeem Tiamiyu is laid to rest but the police are still facing questions over the circumstances that led to his death.