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Thousands of Nigerian patients are being held in extreme circumstances over unpaid medical bills.

African states should allow EU to build and run cities in their countries, a German minister tells the BBC.

Chelsea legend Didier Drogba confirms his retirement from playing, ending "an amazing 20 years".

Holders Nigeria get their Women's Africa Cup of Nations campaign back on track with a 4-0 win over Zambia in Cape Coast in Ghana on Wednesday.

Tributes are paid to former Hearts of Oak coach Yusif Abubakar who died of a short illness in Accra having just been named as coach of Ghana's U-23 team.

It is "great news", Kenneth Macharia's MP says, but there is still a "lot of work to be done".

The Moroccan confessed to feeding his remains to Pakistani workers in the UAE in a traditional dish.

The reality star and model is launching a skin-lightening cream in Nigeria.

Unidentified gunmen have abducted an Italian aid worker in south-eastern Kenya, police say.

Neymar lasts just six minutes as Brazil edge past African champions Cameroon, plus other friendly news.

Cremation is provoking a huge debate in Zimbabwe, bringing cultural and religious beliefs to the fore.

Gunmen enter a school in Kumba in the restive English-speaking area, abducting 20 pupils.

Mali stun Ghana's Black Queens when beating the Africa Women's Cup of Nations 2-1 in the Ghanaian capital Accra.

Tanzanian chief Mangi Meli's skull has been missing since his execution by German colonialists in 1900.

Villagers in one area of Kenya mark the rainy season with a unique song and dance competition.

Somaliland is not a UN recognised nation but this has not stopped four men attempting to develop a national football set-up.

Until now, the East African nation has relied on the Navy to protect its waters.

Cameroon boss Clarence Seedorf's first visit to Milton Keynes sees his new side face Brazil at Stadium MK as he looks to build a new career as a coach.

Bristol Bisons's Kenneth Macharia says he will suffer violence if he is forced to return to Kenya.

Five of the countries who have qualified for next year's Nations Cup finals will continue preparations with friendly internationals on Tuesday.