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Belgium's Genk sign Nigeria international forward Paul Onuachu from Danish club Midtjylland.

It is hoped the unprecedented procedure will prevent the extinction of the northern white rhino.

Eighty people - most of them described as Nigerian citizens- are accused of stealing millions of dollars.

Liberia's newly appointed coach Peter Butler insists he has not taken the role for 'financial gain'.

South African designer Palesa Mokubung says her success should inspire other African women.

Fans had gathered to see rapper Soolking perform in Algiers when the stampede happened, reports say.

Numbers of the world's tallest mammal have fallen in Africa by 40% in the past three decades.

Four-time Women's Africa Cup of Nations winner Ifeanyi Chiejine dies aged 36 after a long illness.

Former Ghana, Nottingham Forest and Bristol Rovers striker Junior Agogo dies at the age of 40.

Samantha Kureya, known by her stage name 'Gonyeti', has joked about the police and government.

Artists in the self-declared republic of Somaliland are challenging state repression and conservative Muslim clerics.

It's the latest move designed to bring about civilian rule and end months of political strife.

A scheme in Uganda partner dogs with war survivors to help them overcome trauma.

Phelekezela Mphoko denies the charges and was released on bail a day after being called a fugitive.

Nigeria is close to being declared polio-free after not seeing a case of the virus for three years.

Teenager Zameer wants to become the best car spinner in South Africa.

Traditional horse-racing by Xhosa men in South Africa's Eastern Cape.

Normalisation committee installed in Egypt after the resignation of the entire EFA board following the Pharaohs' early Afcon exit.

Six civilians and five army officers will be in charge during a transition to civilian rule.

The jokes on Kroll's beer bottles in Rwanda provoke an outcry including from the gender minister.