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"African capitals complain, with good reason, that Libya has become a toy of various powers," according to one analyst.

The Oscar winning actress and author is mentoring young women about literacy and leadership.

The cause of the stampede at Kakamega Primary School in western Kenya is not yet clear.

Fifa president Gianni Infantino elaborates on his proposals to Caf for a drastic overhaul of African football, including the creation of an African Super League.

Experts share "deep disappointment" an experimental jab does not offer protection against HIV.

Zitto Kabwe has asked the bank to withhold funds over human rights concerns.

The accused were charged over the deaths of nearly 50 people in a dam collapse in 2018.

Former Uganda boss Milutin 'Micho' Sredojevic takes over as coach of Zambia.

There are long queues at bus stations, while some walk for miles in Nigeria's commercial capital.

Women in Lagos are battling the threat of rape and sexual assault with free self-defence classes.

Mbwana Samatta is thrilled to be a Tanzanian trailblazer after scoring on his Premier League debut for Aston Villa.

Nigeria's Enyimba and Zambia's Zanaco clinch the last Confederation Cup quarter-final places.

Mike Hoare, a controversial figure, became internationally famous for his campaigns in the Congo.

The authorities in Burkina Faso are struggling with a growing wave of Islamist militant attacks.

Judges will decide whether to annul 2019's presidential poll result following opposition complaints.

The attack took place in a village in north-western Burkina Faso late on Saturday.

Caf's Executive Committee votes not to renew the mandate of Fifa's Fatma Samoura who had been working as General Delegate for Africa for the past six months.

Parts of east Africa see the largest invasion of the insects in 25 years, threatening food supplies.

Former Nigeria international Emmanuel Amuneke says he faces a 'big task' after taking over as coach of struggling Egyptian Premier League side El-Makkasa.

Al Ahly of Egypt draw 1-1 away to Al Hilal of Sudan on Saturday to book a quarter-final place in this year's African Champions League.