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Zambia's President Hichilema pledges to repeal the colonial-era insult law often used to silence critics.

Africa can break the World Cup 'semi-final barrier' if faith is shown in home-grown coaches, says Pitso Mosimane.

The erotic messages supposedly sent from women on some adult websites are often actually from men.

Lilian Kasait Rengeruk becomes the eighth Kenyan athlete in three months to be banned for doping offences after admitting to using a prohibited substance.

Mali will have to punch above their weight at the Women's Basketball World Cup in Australia after replacing African champions Nigeria.

A group of widows from Uganda's Bushenyi district are finding good use for the elephant dung they collect.

New Liberia coach Thomas Kojo hopes he can lead his country to the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations finals in neighbouring Ivory Coast.

Ahmed Salami posts daily vlogs about living with autism, cerebral palsy and ADHD.

Thousands of Nigerian children could starve following an Islamist insurgency, aid workers warn.

A US envoy says the US is aware of Eritrean troops crossing into Ethiopia's Tigray region.

Senegal coach Aliou Cisse and his squad give Keita Balde support after the winger's World Cup hopes are hit by a doping ban.

South Africa will bid to stage the 2027 Fifa Women's World Cup, hoping to bring the event to Africa for the first time.

Until now, anyone needing an organ transplant in Uganda had to travel abroad at huge expense.

Some say a threat to ban the Nyege Nyege festival actually boosted ticket sales.

The troops are needed at home but the pull-out may leave the UN mission short of vital helicopters.

Young people tell the BBC they want an apology from the British Royal Family for colonisation.

Morocco's Ines Laklalech beats Meghan MacLaren in a play-off to win the Ladies Open de France and make history.

Nigeria's football federation elections have been postponed after the country's High Court issued an injunction against the polls.

Roger Federer's impact on both tennis and the African continent is hailed after the Swiss announced his impending retirement.

While some mourn the monarch many in South Africa see her as a symbol of colonial exploitation.