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Fiorentina's Bryan Dabo is left out of the Burkina Faso squad for their Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Angola.

The presidential election comes months after the army threatened to take over amid huge street protests.

South Africa captain Janine van Wyk targets a 'last chance' to qualify for the World Cup as she is named in the squad for the Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Ghana.

Democratic candidate Ilhan Omar wins the Minnesota House race to become one of the first Muslim women in Congress.

The students were among 82 people kidnapped on Sunday in the restive Anglophone region.

A new study raises hopes of saving one of the last animals of its kind - the northern white rhino.

Ghanaian journalist Elizabeth Ohene reflects on Prince Charles' visit to Ghana.

Taiwo Abiri is a successful mechanic who learnt his trade from YouTube videos.

Somali refugee Nimo Hassan's family has lived without her husband in the US since his visa process stalled.

Juventus defender Mehdi Benatia is included in the Morocco squad for the first time since the World Cup in Russia.

Mbwana Samatta is one of the few Tanzanian footballers to make it in Europe.

A video released of the kidnapped children ends with the man holding the camera turning it on himself.

Nigeria name a strong squad as they bid to win a ninth Women's Africa Cup of Nations title in Ghana later this month.

DR Congo coach Florent Ibenge recalls striker Tresor Mputu Mabi after a five-year absence for their upcoming Africa Cup of Nations qualifier.

Al Ahly 's Moroccan striker Walid Azaro is banned for the second leg of the African Champions League final after being caught on camera ripping his own shirt in the first leg.

Kenya has the world's toughest ban on single-use plastic bags but is it working?

Uganda is a creating a new security force to combat crime, but critics fear it could become a law unto itself.

Pro-democracy activist Luc Nkulula, from the Democratic Republic of Congo, died in a fire at his home in June.

Preview followed by live coverage of Tuesday's Champions League game between Red Star Belgrade and Liverpool.

A new study says that big hydro electricity projects in Europe and the US have been disastrous for the environment.