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The coach of Nigeria's women's team Thomas Dennerby says teamwork is key for African sides heading to the World Cup.

Observers say it could be sign that the former president of Zimbabwe is in financial trouble.

Ten-year-old Nadia from Mombasa, Kenya talks about what Ramadan means to her.

Husband and wife Abdoulaye and Mariama, who are both deaf, run a successful pottery business together.

A selection of photos from across Africa this week.

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's hat-trick helps Arsenal into the Europa League final as they win 4-2 in Valencia to claim a 7-3 aggregate victory.

Police say they found explosives at Jermaine Grant's home when they arrested him in Mombasa in 2011.

Top tips on how to survive a Nigerian police checkpoint - from the horse's mouth

South Africa's ruling party is tipped to win but with a reduced majority amid anger over corruption.

After years of sanctions and war, can the African country finally realise its economic potential?

As South Africa goes to the polls, one in four people haven't even registered to vote.

Chelsea lose their appeal against Fifa's decision to ban them from signing players during the next two transfer windows.

Army chief says protest leaders' silence on Islamic law left him with "reservations".

Corruption, the faltering economy and land reform are key issues as the ANC battles to stay dominant.

The gifts were handed out at a conference discussing the future of the mammals in southern Africa.

Mathew Talbot was killed during a counter-poaching operation and is survived by his family and girlfriend.

It is the second time in three years that a state of emergency has been declared because of drought.

Tanzania captain Mbwana Ally Samatta wins the Ebony Shoe award in Belgium for his season with Genk.

Former Mali striker Frederic Kanoute tells African youngsters that talent alone is not enough to be successful

President Cyril Ramaphosa is set for re-election but he will then have to tackle the country's graft problem.