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Nigeria goalkeeper Francis Uzoho says he is still learning after a remarkable eight months ahead of the World Cup in Russia.

Nigerian authorities say they have rescued 10 children who were being trafficked to Russia.

The Gambia's Bakary Papa Gassama says that Video Assistant Referee technology cannot eliminate every mistake made by match officials.

One of Europe's biggest dance festivals is shining a spotlight on the diversity of modern African music.

The new coalition government has been outlining its immigration policies.

A new book has been published in Nigeria to give LGBT women the opportunity to share their stories.

Egypt now know they will have Mohamed Salah fit to play a part in the World Cup group stage, so can this team play to his strengths?

The Aquarius, carrying 629 people rescued from the Mediterranean, is told to stay put.

South Africa and Cameroon secure big wins as they qualify for the 2018 Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Ghana.

Cameroon forward Stephane Bahoken vows to push himself 'to the maximum' at Angers after joining the French club.

Three quarter-final appearances but not much else - BBC Sport looks at just how far an African team is from winning the World Cup.

Sabrina Simader made history by becoming the first Kenyan woman to compete at the Winter Olympics.

Tunisia, England's first World Cup opponents, make life difficult for Spain in their final warm-up until Iago Aspas grabs a late winner.

The UN said it was impossible to tell who was carrying out the attacks with so many militias around.

England's losing run continues as South Africa launch an astonishing fightback to win the first Test at Ellis Park

Zimbabwe retain the regional Cosafa Cup after scoring a dramatic, late equaliser to take the final into extra time, eventually beating Zambia 4-2.

Manchester City striker Olanrewaju Kayode completes a permanent move to Shakhtar Donetsk for an undisclosed fee.

American special forces soldier killed in firefight with jihadist militants in Somalia, US military officials say.

Andrej Kramaric scores the winning goal as Croatia fight back to beat Senegal 2-1 in their final World Cup warm-up game

BBC News breaks down previous World Cup competitions with some eye-raising figures ahead of this year's tournament in Russia.