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What happened when international street artists, who normally paint murals on urban walls, headed to rural Gambia.

What happened when international street artists, who normally paint murals on urban walls, headed to rural Gambia.

Aspiring footballers in Mo Salah's hometown are taking inspiration from the Liverpool FC ace.

Aspiring footballers in Mo Salah's hometown are taking inspiration from the Liverpool FC ace.

The brewing crisis in Nigeria's Zamfara State has the potential to become as deadly as the Boko Haram conflict.

The brewing crisis in Nigeria's Zamfara State has the potential to become as deadly as the Boko Haram conflict.

Some of these children have never even seen life outside prison but one woman is trying to help.

Some of these children have never even seen life outside prison but one woman is trying to help.

Some simple techniques can help prevent the spread of Ebola.

Some simple techniques can help prevent the spread of Ebola.

A new law in Kenya imposes fines of up to $50,000 and/or up to two years in prison.

A new law in Kenya imposes fines of up to $50,000 and/or up to two years in prison.

A South African fan cries tears of joy after Lionel Messi signs his Barcelona shirt.

The referendum could see President Pierre Nkurunziza's mandate extended and has sparked fears of more violence in the country.

Three people of mixed identity explain how they define themselves and how hard it is to fit into a specific ethnic grouping.

Algeria striker Ishak Belfodil joins German Bundesliga side Hoffenheim from Belgian club Standard Liege.

Al Ahly board member Khaled Mortagy says that coach Hossam El Badry 'did the right thing' in quitting after a shock loss to KCCA in the Champions League.

A Ghanaian seeks justice for his friends who were killed in The Gambia during Yahya Jammeh's rule.

South African side Kaizer Chiefs have cancelled their end-of-season awards after failing to win any major silverware.

Ajax Cape Town are relegated from South Africa's Premier League after forfeiting three matches for fielding an ineligible player.