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France-born Lyon defender Jérémy Morel commits to Madagascar and says he hopes to play at next year's Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon.

Nigeria midfielder John Ogu admits he must be "patient" after struggling to secure a regular place in the Super Eagles' starting line-up.

The town of Igbo-Ora has a huge number of twins, and it's throwing a festival in their honour.

The north African country will instead keep its clocks at summer time, GMT+1, all year around.

A Ugandan radio host is raising funds for a woman under pressure to get married to go to university.

The Guinea Football Federation approaches France-born defender Simon Falette to play for the Syli Nationale.

Ethiopian MPs have elected Sahle-Work Zewde as the country's first female president.

African champions Cameroon will play Brazil in an international friendly in London on 20 November.

Nigeria coach Gernot Rohr says he is keen to persuade England under-21 winger Ademola Lookman to swap to play for the Super Eagles.

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

Nigerian model Adetutu is using social media to change the narrative of people with facial scarring.

Dramatic political reforms have enabled Feyisa Lilesa to return home after his famous Rio 2016 protest.

Peterborough sign ex-Norwich and Tottenham centre-back Sebastien Bassong on a deal until the end of January.

Togo's French coach Claude LeRoy says he understands striker Emmanuel Adebayor's decision not to play against The Gambia in Africa Cup of Nations qualifying.

Urea, sand and bacteria solidify at room temperature without the need for high-temperature kilns.

Former Manchester United youth coach Francisco Filho loses his job as head coach of the Mauritius national team.

Just six nations gain five places or more in October's Fifa rankings, five of them from Africa - Egypt, Madagascar, Namibia, Zimbabwe and Burundi.

Egypt's Al Masry leave the pitch for five minutes in protest as they lose 4-0 to DR Congo's AS Vita Club in the Confederation Cup semi-final second leg.

Experienced diplomat Sahle-Work Zewde is chosen by lawmakers for the ceremonial position.

Lesein Yes decided to combine his love of nature and football after hearing about deforestation.