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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.

Sierra Leone international defender Mustapha Dumbuya is hoping to resurrect his career with his new Scottish Championship club Falkirk.

Dr Olivette Otele is the first black woman to be made a professor of history in the UK and she's on this year's BBC 100 Women list.

We have to "try that much harder" to get girls an education, UN Deputy Secretary General Amina Mohammed tells BBC 100 Women.

Journalist Zeinab Mohammed Salih looks at the contentious issue of fashion in Islamic-ruled Sudan.

Dozens of migrants rescued by a cargo ship in the Mediterranean refuse to disembark in Libya.

South Africa beat holders Nigeria 1-0 as former champions Equatorial Guinea lose 5-0 to Zambia at the Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Ghana.

Egyptian falconers meet in the desert to celebrate World Falconry Day and highlight an ancient sport.

A Riyad Mahrez brace helps Algeria win 4-1 in Togo to secure their place at next year's Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon.

Authorities say complaints were made that the Marie Stopes organisation was promoting abortion.

Jordan Ayew scores both goals for Ghana on Sunday as they beat Ethiopia 2-0 in Addis Ababa in a 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier.