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A Tutsi on the verge of being killed by Hutu extremists in 1994 recalls how his life was saved as those who had come to kill him realised he played for one of Rwanda’s top clubs.

The 24-year-old had rushed a seriously ill toddler for treatment after being saved from drowning.

Togo's Emmanuel Adebayor says his ex-team-mate Roque Santa Cruz and the six-year-old son of Olimpia's club president convinced him to move to Paraguay.

The UN-backed government says it cannot continue at the negotiations if it is under bombardment.

Morocco submits a bid to host the finals of this year's Caf club competitions - in both the African Champions League and the African Confederation Cup.

Uganda coach Johnny McKinstry says the Cranes are 'in a good position' to go beyond the group stage of the African Nations Championship (CHAN) for the first time.

Artist Sokari Douglas Camp wanted to honour Nigerian environmentalist Ken Saro Wiwa who was controversially executed in 1995

There is no cure for a type of elephantiasis caused by minerals in western Uganda's volcanic soil.

The men may face a jail sentence or fines of up to $40,000 under the country's strict laws.

The ravenous pests have devoured crops and pasture threatening a food crisis in East Africa.

South Africa could host either the Champions League final or the Confederation Cup finals if they find a willing city.

Undercover filming showed the Ghanaian academics breaching university policies on sexual harassment.

Three Nigerian students hope their technology can stop thousands of deaths from charcoal cooking.

A row over comments by South Africa's last white president, FW de Klerk, reopens old wounds.

The EU aims to enforce a UN arms embargo but remains concerned about migrant boats from Libya.

Ten others were injured as people queued for food and money in the southern town of Diffa, reports say.

Nigeria Football Federation president Amaju Pinnick defends the choice of Joseph Yobo as assistant coach of the Super Eagles, amid a huge public outcry over his appointment.

The ex-presidents of Zimbabwe and Kenya shared a history and some leadership traits, writes Brian Hungwe.

The singer was arrested near the border with Burundi and accused of attempting to flee the country.

Nikita Pearl Waligwa had been diagnosed with a brain tumour and died in Uganda at the age of 15.