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Senegal boss Thiaw banned after Afcon final chaos

Senegal manager Pape Thiaw his banned for five games after the chaotic scenes during the Africa Cup of Nations final against Morocco.

Suspected jihadists attack airport near Niger’s capital

Niger's defence ministry said four military personnel were injured and 20 attackers killed in the incident.

Ex-Nigerian minister in bribery trial went on spending sprees, court hears

Prosecutors allege Diezani Alison-Madueke was given "a life of luxury" in the UK by people interested in Nigerian government contracts.

Assefa targets repeat of record-breaking London win

Reigning champion Tigst Assefa will target a repeat of her record-breaking London Marathon victory when she takes on rivals Sifan Hassan and Peres Jepchirchir in this year's race.

Assefa targets London repeat & Sawe eyes course record

Reigning champions Tigst Assefa and Sebastian Sawe will target record-breaking London Marathon victories in April.

US YouTube star IShowSpeed to get Ghanaian passport as Africa tour ends

Ghana's foreign minister says the influencer is a "worthy ambassador", but some Ghanaians criticised the move.

The model who moved to Ghana and wrapped her prosthetic leg in its famous fabric

Abena Christine Jon'el left the US and now aims to raise the profile of people with disabilities in Ghana.

The model who moved to Ghana and wrapped her prosthetic leg in its famous fabric

Abena Christine Jon'el left the US and now aims to raise the profile of people with disabilities in Ghana.

‘My prosthetic leg represents my love for this country’

Abena Christine Jon'el has made Ghana her home and aims to raise the profile of people with disabilities.

Ex-Nigeria oil minister in bribery trial spent £2m at Harrods, court hears

Diezani Alison-Madueke is accused of accepting bribes from industry figures interested in Nigerian government contracts, a court in London has heard.