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Counting is under way in most parts of the country but voting is extended to a second day in some areas.

President Macky Sall is seeking a second term and faces four challengers in his bid.

The royal couple land in Casablanca for a three-day trip focused on gender equality.

Sierra Leone striker Alhaji Kamara, who defied a medical diagnosis to continue playing football, hopes to resurrect his career at Danish club Vendsyssel.

Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah says Man Utd will do all they can to stop Jurgen Klopp's side from winning the Premier League title as the sides prepare to face each other on Sunday.

African Women's Player of the Year Thembi Kgatlana and her South African compatriot Linda Motlhalo both join Chinese club Beijing BG Phoenix FC.

President Muhammadu Buhari is up against ex-Vice President Atiku Abubakar as he seeks a second term.

Mixed-race sisters Monifa and Naima discuss what it's like growing up half-Nigerian, half-English.

National demonstrations sparked as President Abdelaziz Bouteflika, 81, looks to extend his rule.

President Omar al-Bashir dismisses the federal government and sacks all state governors.

What will be the impact on communities and the economy if the ban on hunting elephants is lifted?

South African rugby star Bryan Habana asks if Caster Semenya is being specifically targeted by the governing body of athletics, the IAAF.

Witnesses tell the BBC they were taken home from refugee camps despite the threat from Boko Haram.

Morocco international Adel Taarabt returns to Benfica first-team training after a seven-month spell with the reserves, manager Bruno Lage confirms.

Chelsea have been banned from signings during the next two transfer windows for breaching rules in relation to youth players, Fifa announces.

A government report recommends lifting a four-year ban on hunting elephants.

More and more elections are being held in Africa however analysts dismiss many as being "lawful but illegitimate".

A selection of photographs from around the African continent this week.

Election officials prepare for the poll this Saturday after a one-week delay.

Caf dismisses the Gambia Football Federation's appeal over the eligibility of Togo defender Adewale Oloufade.