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.
President Cyril Ramaphosa is to repay a $35,000 campaign donation after misleading MPs.
Gernot Rohr can stamp 'mission accomplished' on the second chapter of his managerial reign after Nigeria qualify for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations.
Male dominance in Ethiopia is being challenged with the appointment of women to powerful government posts, writes Hana Zeratsyon.
The UN wants to recruit more women as peacekeepers. In Mali at present they make up just 3% of a 15,000-strong force.
Meet the special effects makeup artist creating blood and gore for the Nigerian film industry.
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