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Sierra Leone's Alfred Sankoh says money and a chance to play in the European football led him to play in the Faroe Islands.

Ghana's president has declared the Year of Return targeting the African diaspora a great success - but is he right?

Ismail Einashe is transported back to his childhood and the journey he took after fleeing Somalia's civil war.

A 15-minute surgery can prevent blindness from trachoma, which affects two million people worldwide.

The creator of jewellery worn by celebrities is linked to Africa's richest woman Isabel dos Santos.

Nottingham Forest sign striker Nuno da Costa from French Ligue 1 side Strasbourg for an undisclosed fee.

The French president's accusation comes weeks after world leaders pledged not to interfere in Libya.

Jane took to bricklaying when life got tough despite men telling her it's not a woman's job.

Croatian coach Zdravko Logarusic is named as the new coach of Zimbabwe's national team.

The first player from the DR Congo to play in Europe, Leon Mokuna, dies at the age of 90.

The Sudan Football Association names Frenchman Hubert Velud as their new coach to replace Zdravko Logarusic.

Ivory Coast striker Wilfried Bony is looking forward to playing competitive football again as he joins Saudi Arabian club Al-Ittihad.

Trezeguet's dramatic injury-time winner puts Aston Villa into the Carabao Cup final with victory over Leicester City.

South African mining mogul Patrice Motsepe apologies following a backlash over his comments.

High-end bespoke children's clothing is starting to take off in Nigeria.

Fifa's Secretary General Fatma Samoura refuses to comment on whether her role as General Delegate for Africa will continue.

Claude Le Roy is given a three-year extension to his contact as coach of Togo despite many supporters being unhappy with his recent results.

The world's fastest land animal was hunted into extinction in the country more than 70 years ago.

Former Chelsea striker Didier Drogba will join other former players in a charity football match to raise money for the Australian bushfire appeal.

A key player for Leicester and statistically one of the best defensive midfielders in Europe, has Wilfred Ndidi surpassed comparisons with N'Golo Kante?