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Maria and Consolata Mwakikuti were well-known in the country and their deaths have caused sadness.

Nigeria have announced their 23-man squad for the World Cup, which includes Alex Iwobi and Victor Moses

The rescue of a child hanging from a balcony was a typical zero-to-hero intro to a superhero story.

Kenyan comedian Njambi McGrath enjoys challenging UK audiences' preconceptions about Africa.

England's World Cup build-up continues with a friendly win over Nigeria at Wembley.

The government said law and order had been restored, as deadly ethnic protests appear to have ended.

The Egyptian president's second term comes after a landslide win and amid a crackdown on opponents.

Leicester City defender Yohan Benalouane, who only made his international debut in March, is in Tunisia's 23-man squad for the World Cup in Russia.

Nigeria's preparations for the World Cup warm-up friendly against England at Wembley involve singing, dancing and playing the piano.

Morocco will contest the vote to host the 2026 World Cup with a joint United States, Mexico and Canada bid after passing a Fifa assessment.

Five things you may not know about the South African 800m women's world champion.

Attacks by young Islamist militants in northern Mozambique are fuelled by a mix of poverty and corruption.

England's World Cup opponents Tunisia continue their preparations for Russia 2018 with a draw as Turkey's Cenk Tosun scores and is sent off.

Nigeria's World Cup kit sells out on its first day of release, as three million people pre-order the replica shirt.

President Uhuru Kenyatta says it will determine employee "integrity", after a number of scandals.

The East African nation cannot run away from its bloody history, the tourism board chief says.

Tramadol is meant to treat severe pain - but in Nigeria it's being used by fighters.

Wolves will sign Bournemouth striker Benik Afobe and Porto defender Willy Boly on permanent deals this summer.

A selection of the best photos from across Africa this week.

Former Olympic champion Asbel Kiprop says he paid drug testers because he thought they wanted money for "fuel or tea".