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The US is reopening its embassy in Mogadishu - but what's the country's involvement there?

Gregg Schoof's evangelical radio station was banned in Rwanda last year over a controversial sermon.

Aston Villa say they are "disgusted and appalled" by footage of supporters singing a racist song which references two first-team players.

Meet NBA newcomer Tacko Fall, the 7ft 5in 23-year-old who only stepped on to a basketball court seven years ago.

Dada Masilo is the 34-year-old choreographer putting a controversial twist on ballet's classics.

What happens behind closed doors at some of the West Africa’s most prestigious universities.

Uganda's first choice goalkeeper, Denis Onyango, will retain the captaincy of the Cranes under newly appointed head coach Johnny McKinstry.

Police say it was in retaliation for an attack on Friday by ethnic Hutu rebels in northern Rwanda.

The government says it will offer up to £2 million to help remove landmines in the country.

Wood submerged in Ghana's Lake Volta is a "genius solution" to rebuilding the French cathedral, some say but others disagree.

This Nigerian music teacher wants to preserve Igbo traditions, such as the 'Oja'. talking flute.

Leicester boss Brendan Rodgers says Sadio Mane 'made the most of the contact' as he won a stoppage-time penalty in Liverpool's 2-1 win at Anfield.

Maurice Kamto's release comes as long-serving President Paul Biya aims to strike a conciliatory tone.

Guinea coach Didier Six withdraws Naby Keita from his squad ahead of next week's friendlies, saying Liverpool appeared 'reluctant' when Keita was called-up.

Huge crowds turn out for the Oromo Irreecha festival, in Addis Ababa for the first time.

President Paul Biya's national dialogue has produced some proposals, but critics say it was a sham.

Kenya's Kipruto edged Ethiopia's Girma in a dramatic finale to a World Athletics Championships race.

An exhibition in London is seeking to raise awareness of the history of Sierra Leone's Krio people.

Reptile experts says it is "impossible" for a tortoise to reach such an age.

South Africa score seven tries as they cruise to a bonus-point win over 14-man Italy to keep their Rugby World Cup hopes alive.