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Wafcon expansion offers ‘great exposure’ – Chawinga

The expansion of the Women's Africa Cup of Nations is a "great boost" to teams that have never qualified for the finals, says Malawi captain Tabitha Chawinga.

Wafcon expansion offers ‘great exposure’ – Chawinga

The expansion of the Women's Africa Cup of Nations is a "great boost" to teams that have never qualified for the finals, says Malawi captain Tabitha Chawinga.

Shock at $100,000 fee to contest Guinea elections to replace junta

The authorities say the high amount is needed to ensure only credible candidates take part.

From government spin doctor to Cameroon president’s main rival

Issa Tchiroma Bakary says he won the election and is not concerned about being arrested or put in jail.

Finery and frailty: Africa’s top shots

A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond.

Finery and frailty: Africa’s top shots

A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond.

Finery and frailty: Africa’s top shots

A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond.

Ghana’s former First Lady Nana Konadu Rawlings dies aged 76

She was married to Ghana's longest-serving leader Jerry John Rawlings and known for her women's rights work.

Ghana’s former First Lady Nana Konadu Rawlings dies aged 76

She was married to Ghana's longest-serving leader Jerry John Rawlings and known for her women's rights work.

Marathon record holder Chepngetich given three-year ban

Women's marathon world record holder Ruth Chepngetich is banned for three years after the Kenyan admits to anti-doping rule violations.