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Botswana coach Adel Amrouche excludes four players from his latest squad after they were caught drinking at a training camp.

England-based Macauley Bonne withdraws from the Zimbabwe squad days after getting his passport allowing him to play in Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.

Kenya has released census population figures - but not everyone is happy to stand up and be counted.

Crystal Chigbu was inspired to help children in need after her daughter's leg was amputated.

Nigeria emerge as 'favourites' to host the first Fifa Under-20 Women's World Cup in Africa, according to the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF).

The pontiff mentions the troubled country and expresses concern during his weekly blessing.

Wolves winger Adama Traore is called up to the Spain squad, despite reports suggesting the 23-year-old had decided to represent Mali.

Celebrities, presidents and partygoers are all part of his rich archive unseen by the public until now.

Most people saw fish waste. Newton Owino spotted an opportunity.

The forgotten story of Princess Dinubolu, whose beauty ambitions shocked Edwardian Britain.

History is made in Morocco where VAR (Video Assistant Referee) technology is used in an African domestic match for the first time.

The Nigerian state security service claims that nobody has come to collect Omoyele Sowore on bail.

Nigeria striker Obafemi Martins, 35, says he has no immediate plans to retire from football and will not rush to decide his next destination.

FC Porto forward Moussa Marega, who has been nursing an injury, is not included in Mali's squad for the upcoming 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.

Hosts Egypt beat Mali 1-0 as the continent's Olympic football qualifying tournament - the U-23 Africa Cup of Nations - gets underway in Cairo.

Gifts have been pouring in for the couple after their fast-food engagement video went viral.

Senegal international Mbaye Diagne is fined and dropped by Club Bruges for missing a penalty in the European Champions League.

The Confederation of African Football 'cancels' its US$1 billion TV and marketing deal as Lagardere Sports fights to enforce the contract.

People are finding it increasingly difficult to cope with the aftermath of the flooding, the UN says.

The infestation devouring tonnes of crops in Ethiopia threatens neighbouring countries, the UN says.