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Swiss coach Raoul Savoy insists he ended his reign as The Gambia boss for personal reasons and was not sacked.

South African Olympian Oscar Pistorius will appeal against his murder conviction in the Constitutional Court, his lawyer says at his bail hearing.

A floating school is giving the children of a fishing community in Makoko in Lagos, Nigeria, the chance of a better life.

What President Obama and China's leader said to Africa

Provides an overview, basic information and key events for this African country

Provides an overview of South Sudan, including key events and facts about Africa's newest nation

Suicide attack tests Tunisia's resolve

Artistic visions of sci-fi architecture and fresh styles

The country where many still mourn the 'messiah of Africa'

Why so many South Africans are attached to their firearms

Provides an overview of Ethiopia, including key events and facts about this ancient former Christian empire in northeast Africa.

Ebola celebrations, Papal photos and push against corruption

Meeting the only Chinese on campus

Lu Cheng's family moved to Zambia from China seven years ago.

Provides overview, key facts and events, timelines and leader profiles along with current news about Tunisia

Provides an overview of Niger, including key events and facts about this arid state on the southern rim of the Sahara.

Concise information about Mali and its people, including figures for area, population, main languages, religions, exports, and more.

Coding classes started by a non-profit organisation in Ghana are targeting girls living in poverty.

BBC crew help rescue a calf trapped in thick clay in South Africa's Free State province.

Provides an overview, basic information and key events for this oil-producing, mainly desert country in west Africa