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The president promises to tackle corruption and bring about "hope and renewal".

South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa was inaugurated at an event which included a flypast and military parade.

Veteran defender Onome Ebi will become the first African to play in five Fifa global tournaments after being named in Nigeria's Women's World Cup squad.

10-man Wydad Casablanca and holders Esperance of Tunisia draw 1-1 in the first leg of the 2019 African Champions League final in Rabat on Friday night.

Caleb Ofori-Boateng rediscovered the Togo slippery frog and created the first conservation area for it.

A Kenyan campaigner says he won't be deterred by a court ruling that upheld a ban on gay sex.

Nigeria striker Obafemi Martins is looking for a new club after bouncing back from a long lay-off with a torn hamstring injury.

Former South Sudan FA president Chabur Goc Alei is banned from football for 10 years for misappropriation of funds and bribery, Fifa confirms.

The judges reject claims that a colonial-era law violated the constitution.

Ghana's Football Association (GFA) confirms that Black Stars coach Kwesi Appiah has named Andre Ayew as the permanent captain of the team.

Cameroon coach Alain Djeumfa names his women's World Cup squad with experienced attacker Gaelle Enganamouit called up despite doubts over her fitness.

Blogger Sinikiwe Kademaunga was born with a condition that stopped the growth of her limbs.

BBC Africa staff read extracts from Binyavanga Wainaina's satirical essay in tribute to the late writer.

Frenchman Patrice Neveu is appointed as coach of Gabon to replace Daniel Cousin.

Critics say the social media giant has allowed its platform to be weaponised during elections on the continent.

A selection of photos from across Africa this week.

Kampala's mayor says a new law will curb the commercial and sexual exploitation of children.

The wreck of the Clotilda, which smuggled slaves to the US, is found after a year-long search.

Asamoah Gyan is included in Ghana's provisional squad for the Africa Cup of Nations after reversing his decision to retire from the national team.

Young Nigerian players are being conned, lured by false promises about their future football careers.