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Fifa appoints a normalisation committee to run the affairs of Madagascar's Football Federation with its mandate to organise elections before May 2019.

Ghana coach Bashir Hayford draws on tournament experience in his final squad for the Women's Africa Cup of Nations which his country will host from 17 November.

Former Nigeria U-17 winger Samuel Chukwueze hails an 'unforgettable moment for Villarreal after becoming the fourth youngest goalscorer in La Liga this season.

The individual was on holiday in Morocco, a country deemed high risk by public health officials.

The four hostages were not released along with the 76 students originally taken from their school.

Zambia star forward Barbara Banda warns that her country will not go to the Women's Africa Cup Of Nations in Ghana just to make up the numbers.

The Council for East and Central Africa Football Associations (Cecafa) confirms that this year's Senior Challenge Cup will not take place.

Caf confirms that the Africa Cup of Nations qualifier between Kenya and Sierra Leone will not take place because of Sierra Leone's Fifa ban.

Many people in Nigeria and Kenya overestimate their ability to spot fake news, an in-depth BBC research project has found.

We break down five stories blamed for spreading fear, confusion and even sparking ethnic violence.

Fake news is not only news that you disagree with. It can also very closely mimic real news stories.

Tributes come in for one of Nigeria's most successful women internationals, midfielder Ajuma Ameh-Otache, who has died at the age of 33.

Martin Fayulu will be up against the governing coalition's favoured candidate next month.

Mohamed Salah helps Liverpool back to the top of the Premier League with a goal that came 14 seconds after Fulham had an effort controversially disallowed for offside.

Rumours have swirled over the health of President Ali Bongo, who is in hospital in Saudi Arabia.

Algeria coach Djamel Belmadi leaves a number of big names out of his squad for their Africa Cup of Nations qualifier away to Togo on 18 November.

Pop star turned opposition MP Bobi Wine performs his first show since being jailed for treason.

Nallah Sangare uses fashion and makeup to tell the story of Africa.

A vaccination programme is being hampered by armed rebel groups, health officials warn.

At Kholofelo Moholola's school, 6% of girls got pregnant in a single year.