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The US national security adviser says they are using underhand methods to expand their influence.

The ex-president has to repay South Africa at least $1m spent fighting corruption allegations.

The Egypt FA now says it is interested in bidding to stage the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations, pending government approval.

Lolu Tenabe is one of the only female superbike riders in Nigeria.

Former France international Alain Giresse takes over as coach of Tunisia's national team to replace the sacked Faouzi Benzarti.

A statue of the Indian independence leader was opposed by lecturers at the University of Ghana.

Former South Africa international Naka Drotske is in intensive care following a setback in his recovery after being shot in a robbery.

The fire gutted a warehouse building amid a violent presidential election campaign.

Newly elected federation president Seidou Mbombo Njoya promises 'transparency' as he bids to rebuild the credibility of football in Cameroon.

Ethiopia brings together the more than 80 national or ethnic groups that live in the country in a celebration of diversity.

Claudiah Wanjiru says that after a difficult journey her scars have made her beautiful.

Morocco will not bid to host the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations says the country's Minister of Youth and Sport Rachid Talbi Alami

The government dismisses a BBC investigation into detention centres as "fake news".

Liverpool defender Joel Matip could be out for up to six weeks as he needs surgery on a fractured collarbone.

Police fired at opposition supporters in the southern city of Lubumbashi, rights activists say.

Former CAR militia leader Edouard Ngaïssona is arrested over alleged crimes against humanity.

A government-backed scheme for supplying medicine brings accusations of a "high-tech vanity project".

Caf confirm that the 2018 African Super Cup, between Esperance and Raja Casablanca, will be played in Qatar - moving away from Africa for the first time.

South Africa international Keagan Dolly takes a step closer to a Montpellier comeback after returning to training following knee surgery.

Senegal and Getafe forward Amath Diedhiou Ndiaye faces a race to be fit for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations after undergoing surgery on a knee ligament injury