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The president said it was an exciting development for the country, which is suffering economically.

Al Ahly of Egypt and Tunisia's Esperance both expect a tough task ahead to win the 2018 African Champions League title.

The Football Association of Zambia and Cosafa lead the tributes to referee Leah Namukonda, who died after a car crash.

Sierra Leone captain Umaru Bangura says the careers of the nations players are being affected by the current ban from global football.

Rose Uwane says she's struggling to rent an apartment in Lagos because she's a single woman and landlords assume she's a prostitute.

Foreign trawlers and fishmeal plants are increasingly threatening the livelihood of Senegal's fishermen.

Work is suspended on a statue of Gandhi in Malawi, after campaigners argue he used racial slurs.

The team has been tasked with identifying and arresting gay people on social media.

Benin striker Steve Mounie backs his country's plan to change its nickname from the Squirrels and suggests the Pythons.

Ex-Ghana FA president Kwesi Nyantakyi will appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport over his life ban from the sport.

Prison sentences are given to 10 Benin youth players and former football federation president Anjorin Moucharafou for age cheating.

The pro-Iranian sect was protesting in the capital to demand the release of their detained leader.

Charles Wesco was shot in front of his wife and son two weeks after the family moved to volatile region.

Why have Nigeria's main parties both chosen septuagenarian presidential candidates?

Omar Victor Diop's portraits aim to paint important but overlooked Africans back into history.

Crystal Palace forward Wilfried Zaha says he was sent racist abuse and threats after winning a penalty in Sunday's 2-2 draw with Arsenal.

Kwesi Nyantakyi, one of African football's most powerful figures, is banned for life for breaking corruption and bribery rules.

Mouna Guebla, 30, was an unemployed English graduate from the eastern region of Mahdia.

Hearts' Steven MacLean is accused by the Scottish FA's compliance officer of grabbing Eboue Kouassi's groin area during the League Cup semi-final loss to Celtic.

Nigerian Okoro Emmanuel is a rising star, designing for top brands and even dressing the British PM.