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Some cultures exchange money before a marriage, but should we continue the Bride Price tradition?

A plan by Nigeria's south-western states to start a new security unit divides the country.

England surge to a 191-run win in the fourth Test against South Africa to complete a 3-1 series victory - only their second overseas success in four years.

The 2018 African Women's Player of the Year Chrestinah 'Thembi' Kgatlana signs for Portugal's Benfica Feminino.

Nigeria youth international Orji Okwonkwo says he is looking forward to playing under France and Arsenal legend Thierry Henry at MLS side Montreal Impact

Libya's Al Nasr are one of five teams to progress to the last eight of the Confederation Cup as Enugu Rangers end Pyramids winning run.

Man behind football revelations named a Luanda Leaks whistleblower about Africa's richest woman.

Angola's President Joao Lourenço is accused of orchestrating a witch-hunt against Isabel dos Santos.

Shaki is an inspiration for dozens of street children, and her home has become a refuge for girls.

A student returning to the country from China has shown flu-like symptoms, health officials say.

England close in on a series victory after setting South Africa an unlikely 466 to win on day three of the fourth Test in Johannesburg.

A 52-year-old major-general and former rebel combatant will contest the election in May.

Gunmen raid a military camp in the centre of the country, as witnesses tell of "complete chaos".

Holders Esperance draw at home with Raja Casablanca as both clubs confirm their places in the quarter-finals of the African Champions League.

Lesotho's prime minister and his wife are caught up in an investigation into the death of his former partner.

Danfo is a way for party-goers to reach the city’s hot spots in an affordable way.

Vanessa Nakate was the only one cropped out of a photo with four white climate activists at Davos.

Comoros and Malmo midfielder Fouad Bachirou credits his determination to succeed to advice and inspiration from France great Claude Makelele.

Zeinab is the only survivor of the al-Shabab attack on the office of the Mogadishu mayor in July 2019.

Desert locusts swarms which are devouring crops in East Africa are forcing farmers into desperate measures.