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Oluwaseun Osowobi is helping other women report rape to police after her own traumatic experience.

Expelled from France's top academy as a teenager, Morocco captain Medhi Benatia took the long road to the top.

Watch African Footballer of the Year nominee and Morocco international Medhi Benatia score a determined goal for Juventus against Roma.

Lesotho aims to make money from medicinal marijuana but the illicit trade already provides an income for some.

England avoided a shock home defeat by Uganda with a 50-46 win in their first match of the series at Liverpool's Echo Arena

President Magufuli says that unlike Western aid, funding from China "is not tied to any conditions".

Nigeria beat Cameroon 4-2 on penalties to reach the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations final and seal a spot at the 2019 World Cup.

The footballer rejects Egypt's plans to send strays abroad amid fears they will be used for food.

From dusty pitches in Ghana to the Europa League final, Thomas Partey has come along way on his footballing journey.

Watch African Footballer of the Year nominee and Ghana international Thomas Partey score a great counter-attacking goal for Atletico Madrid.

A grassroots programme in Rwanda is aiming to reduce domestic violence by challenging gender roles.

Plastic pollution is blighting the lives of locals in the Nigerian city of Port Harcourt.

Hardlife Zvirekwi's arm was amputated but he is now back in the Zimbabwean Premier Soccer League.

Somali refugee Halima Aden talks about the obstacles she's faced as a hijab wearing model.

Singer Dencia defends her controversial skin lightening product during its official launch in Nigeria.

The three were allegedly part of a ticketing scam stealing $10,000 a day on a huge new railway.

An ant-controlling insecticide used by wine farmers is suspected to have caused the deaths.

Former Manchester United and South Africa star Quinton Fortune says he has full confidence in Jose Mourinho, despite United's slow start to the season,

Suspicions were aroused by a ticking clock in a laundry bag belonging to one of the players.

Former Senegal international defender Omar Daf is appointed as head coach of struggling French second tier club Sochaux.