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Elements of the army act to protect protesters as security forces fire tear gas, witnesses say.

Libya has been beset by chaos since its long-serving ruler Col Muammar Gaddafi was ousted in 2011.

Thousands of protesters camp outside army headquarters in Khartoum, urging President Bashir to step down.

Other civilians are cut off from vital services since an attack began on the capital Tripoli.

Algeria's Nabil Bentaleb will return to train with the Schalke first team after being punished by the German club.

The Nigeria Football Federation offers to help ailing former captain and coach Christian Chukwu with the money he needs for treatment in the USA.

Security forces move in overnight in Khartoum, amid reports the army has tried to defend protesters.

The relationship goes beyond prudent foreign policy, resulting in a unique level of diplomatic and diasporic cooperation.

Africa may save France's language from the decline it is experiencing elsewhere in the world.

A BBC investigation has revealed that at least six candidates were offered money by Russians in the lead up to last year’s presidential elections in Madagascar.

Senegal's capital Dakar is one of the most fitness-focused cities in Africa.

Kimberly Endicott and Jean-Paul Mirenge are now "back safe", officials have said.

Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting is guilty of arguably the worst miss ever as PSG squander the chance to wrap up the Ligue 1 title.

Nkana of Zambia beat three-times African Confederation Cup winners CS Sfaxien of Tunisia 2-1 in Kitwe on Sunday, in the first leg of their quarter-final.

Former South Africa all-rounder Elriesa Theunissen-Fourie has been killed in a car crash at the age of 25.

Demonstrators outside the military headquarters in Khartoum want the army to remove the president.

Trabzonspor striker Anthony Nwakaeme believes he deserves another chance with the Nigeria national team after being overlooked following one appearance.

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Pitso Mosimane looks to put a lid on their Champions League expectations after a record-breaking 5-0 win over Egypt's Al Ahly.

Malawi are looking for a new coach after the contract of Belgian Ronny Van Geneugden is not extended at the end of his two-year tenure.

US Africa Command and India are among those relocating personnel amid ongoing clashes near Tripoli.