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Nigeria players Francisca Ordega and Asisat Oshoala on their personal struggles, inspirations and responsibilities going into this summer's World Cup.

Ireland's bid to advance to the next stage of Olympic qualification falters with a 2-1 defeat by Egypt at the FIH International Series in France.

No explanation has been given for the shut downs but they coincide with nationwide exams.

Nigeria coach Gernot Rohr downplays his team's chances of winning a fourth title at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt which kicks off on Friday.

Why are some couples are having multiple weddings? Leah and Echina explain why they did.

The Ebola virus may be easier to contain in Uganda than in DR Congo, reports Olivia Acland.

Imran Tahir takes 4-29 as South Africa win their first match at the World Cup with a nine-wicket victory over Afghanistan in Cardiff.

No-one has admitted planting the explosives in east Wajir county, but suspicion falls on al-Shabab militants.

European champions the Netherlands defeat Cameroon in Group E to confirm their place in the World Cup last 16.

Senegal coach Aliou Cisse confirms that his Liverpool forward Sadio Mane is suspended for their Africa Cup of Nations opener against Tanzania.

Follow 34-year-old Mariam Namukasa on her journey through the Miss Curvy Uganda 2019 pageant.

Social media profiles have been turning blue in tribute to Mohammad Mattar who was shot dead during protests in Sudan.

Caster Semenya declines a late invitation to race in the 800m at Sunday's Diamond League Meeting in Rabat, Morocco.

The World Health Organization declares the latest Ebola outbreak a regional emergency in central Africa.

A feared unit of Sudan's security forces raped women as they dispersed protesters, witnesses say.

Uganda's Ebola strategy is working despite border security problems, says the BBC's Anne Soy.

But World Health Organization says it is an emergency in the Democratic Republic of Congo and needs more funding.

The BBC's Fergal Keane speaks to witnesses and victims of the violence in Khartoum, which left at least 100 protesters dead.

Caster Semenya is invited to race in the 800m at Sunday's Diamond League Meeting in Rabat, says the organiser.

Google says African users should prepare for the impact of Google's Huawei ban.