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Zimbabwe's ex-President Robert Mugabe, who has died aged 95, had a special place in the hearts of Ghanaians, writes Elizabeth Ohene.

Angry fans of Sierra Leone pelt the captain's house with stones after he missed a decisive penalty.

A wave of attacks on foreign-owned businesses in South Africa has left at least 10 dead.

Ghana international Majeed Waris is 'looking ahead' following the dramatic collapse of his move to Spanish club Alaves, according to the striker's agent.

Violence erupted after a rally on Sunday called to ease tensions over recent xenophobic attacks.

The long-time Zimbabwean leader was "bitter" about being ousted in 2017, a relative tells the BBC.

Former Zimbabwe coach, Madinda Ndlovu, is in a 'stable condition' in hospital after collapsing during a training session at his club Gaborone United in Botswana.

The world could be free of malaria by 2050, says a major report that sets out the road to eradication.

Ethiopia is hugely proud of its new Chinese-built railway - but it is surprisingly difficult to buy a ticket.

18-year-old goalkeeper Ashley Williams is Liberia's hero after he saves a stoppage-time penalty in Sierra Leone to help his country advance in World Cup qualifying.

Tanzania beat Burundi on penalties to reach the group phase of 2022 World Cup qualifying as Ethiopia advance with an away-goals win over Lesotho.

An attempt to quell this week's anti-foreigner violence is met with heckles followed by a mass walkout.

Former Chelsea and Leicester City coach Claudio Ranieri is shortlisted for the vacant position of Guinea national coach.

Mo Farah wins a record sixth consecutive Great North Run, while Brigid Kosgei sets a new half marathon world record to win the women's race.

Botswana are held 0-0 by Malawi on Saturday as home sides continue to struggle in 2022 World Cup first round first leg qualifiers across Africa.

Many of the worshippers brave the cold and wind, spending nights outdoors ahead of his arrival.

Somalia defender and Manchester driving instructor Mohamud Ali was part of one of the biggest upsets in the history of international football.

Samson Ebukam is a Nigerian-born American football player who used sport to overcome bullying in US.

Nigeria says more people than ever are paying tax - but government revenues are not growing

Cameroon's four-time African player of the year, Samuel Eto'o, signals 'the end' to his glittering 22-year career as a professional footballer.