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A new play tells the story of the first black British voter, almost 250 years ago.

Choose your team, share it with your friends and get stats about your players' World Cup history.

African FA bosses are keen for Fifa to reintroduce a rotation system for World Cup hosting after Morocco failed to land the 2026 World Cup.

Jailed Ethiopian opposition leader Tsege says PM Ahmed threatened to resign unless he was released.

The Nigerian legend has high hopes for African teams in the 2018 World Cup.

Ethiopia has signed deals with several neighbouring countries for access to their ports.

How the Grenfell Tower tragedy sent shockwaves around the world.

Unrest has gripped Cameroon's English-speaking regions for two years.

The Nigerian forward talks about roommates, his proudest moments, and even throws a few dance moves.

Many scoff at paternity leave in Nigeria but lifestyles are changing.

Cutting-edge tech is examining ancient manuscripts for earlier texts written below the surface.

A Kenyan nurse says a charge on migrant workers is forcing families like his to split up.

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.

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

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.

The US suffers a rare casualty in Somalia, where its forces help local troops fight jihadists.