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The country is a key springboard for migrants seeking to travel to Europe.

Some parents in Kenya take their secrets to the grave, leaving their children ignorant and unwell.

Tunisia are through to the last 16 of the Africa Cup of Nations despite drawing 0-0 with Mauritania in Suez.

Mali advance to the last 16 of the Africa Cup of Nations as Group E winners after beating Angola 1-0 in Ismailia.

A vast majority of aircraft stowaways will die according to aviation consultant Alastair Rosenschein.

Defending champions Cameroon and Benin play out a goalless draw, allowing both sides to progress into the last 16 of the Africa Cup of Nations.

Ghana reach the last 16 of the Africa Cup of Nations and knock out Guinea-Bissau with a 2-0 win in Suez.

South African superfan Botha Msila made an epic journey to Egypt to follow his beloved Bafana Bafana in the Africa Cup of Nations.

US and French air strikes helped to repel the suspected Islamist militants, the government says.

Jean Leonard Teganya is to serve eight years for immigration fraud, but not alleged rape or murder.

A tanker loaded with petrol skids off the road and explodes in Nigeria.

Protesters are continuing to take to the streets, calling for an end to military rule in the country.

Sadio Mane scores twice as Senegal ease to a Group C victory over Kenya and book their place in the last 16 of the Africa Cup of Nations

Napoli midfielder Adam Ounas shines as Algeria finish top of Group C with victory in their final group game against Tanzania at the Africa Cup of Nations.

The person is believed to have fallen from a Kenya Airways flight from Nairobi on Sunday afternoon.

Arsenal transfer target Wilfried Zaha scores as Ivory Coast move into the last 16 of the Africa Cup of Nations with a thumping win over Namibia.

Arsenal submit an opening bid of about £40m for Crystal Palace forward Wilfried Zaha, which will be rejected because the Eagles value him at up to £80m.

Nigerian fans are stunned after the Super Eagles lose to Afcon debutants Madagascar.

The king of an African state drops in for a pint with an old school friend at an east Lancashire pub.

Activists say the allegations against Biodun Fatoyinbo have triggered Nigeria's #MeToo movement.