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The attack happened near the village of Tongo Tongo where four US troops were killed in 2017.

Mali retain 20 of the players who won the Under-20 Africa Cup of Nations for the World Cup in Poland.

Cameroon under-17 start Steve Mvoue team is eyeing a place in the senior squad for the Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt.

Critics are angry that a boat in which hundreds died is an exhibit at an international art festival.

World Cup captain returns to the Super Eagles squad for the first time since Russia 2018

The ruling military council and an opposition alliance announce steps to full civilian rule in Sudan.

Nigerian teenager Tonfunmi says fencing helps teach young people strategy and confidence.

The ruling military council blamed the violence on "saboteurs" intent on derailing the peace process.

South Africa include Monaco's Lyle Foster in their squad for the Under-20 World Cup in Poland.

The authorities discovered that high school exam papers were being shared ahead of the tests.

Villarreal's Samuel Chukwueze is left out of Nigeria's squad for the Under-20 World Cup clearing the way for him to play at the Africa Cup of Nations.

Demonstrators blame soldiers for the deaths but the army says "unidentified elements" were responsible.

Manchester City youngster Alpha Diounkou is in Senegal's final 21-man squad for the Under-20 World Cup in Poland.

Sudan's protesters remain defiant during the Muslim fasting month.

Nigerian athlete Amon Okechukwu dreams of breaking the world high jump record in para-sport.

Manchester City's Riyad Mahrez says he will not seek a move away from the Premier League champions despite his limited playing time.

Sudan charges ousted President Omar al-Bashir over the killing of protesters.

MK Dons release Ousseynou Cisse and Brandon Thomas-Asante to 'clear some room' for new signings

Nigeria women's coach Thomas Dennerby names eight locally-based players in a provisional 27-woman squad for the 2019 Fifa Women's World Cup.

Cameroon goalkeeper Amour Patrick Tignyemb vows to continue playing after being sacked by South African side Bloemfontein Celtic.