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The accusations against Bruno Foucher prompted investigations into a potential security breach.

The outbreak, declared on 15 May, has caused more than 2,000 deaths, with thousands more reported cases.

Cameroon's Michaely Bihina saves an extra-time penalty and three more spot kicks in a shootout to send her side though to the 2026 Wafcon final at the expense of host nation Morocco.

Malawi's fairy tale run at the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations goes on as sisters Tabitha and Temwa Chawinga share three goals in a 3-1 semi-final win over Algeria.

The musician shares the personal stories behind her third album, and the time she teased a legend.

Some see them as sinister or hunt them for ritual use but these birds play a vital role in nature's cycle.

Meet Evelyn Okafor – a four-time Nigerian champion, three-time African champion, and the first African woman to qualify for the World Freestyle Football Championship.

The vessel is said to have overturned after being hit by strong waves.

Hakainde Hichilema was a shoo-in for a second term but the controversy following Edgar Lungu's death has dented his chances.

Kenya submits a bid to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships as it seeks to become the first African nation to stage the flagship event.

Nigeria must go "back to the drawing board" after missing out on automatic qualification for the 2027 Women's World Cup, says keeper Chiamaka Nnadozie.

Frans Mathipa was shot while driving - we got access to the prosecution case against eight accused men.

Algeria, Morocco, Cameroon and Malawi all qualify for the 2027 Women's World Cup in Brazil by reaching the semi-finals of the Women's Africa Cup of Nations.

The scheme is for couples who cannot afford the significant financial costs associated with marriage.

Newcastle United forward Yoane Wissa scores twice in a 2-1 win against Valencia in Matthias Jaissle's first game in charge - but how did the Magpies players perform?

Premier League newcomers Coventry City have completed the club-record signing of Ghana midfielder Caleb Yirenkyi.

Babies born as a result of rape are often unable to get a birth certificate, meaning a life-time of problems.

The African confederation has yet to take an official stance, but where do the key African footballing nations stand on the Infantino saga?

Real Madrid sign Ivory Coast international Yan Diomande from German side RB Leipzig for a fee worth up to 140m euros (£120m).

Why Mohamed Salah chose Trabzonspor over Saudi Arabia and MLS, and what the move means for him and Turkish football.