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Dozens of Ethiopians are awaiting execution - some called the BBC to tell their stories.
The grandson of former Ugandan dictator Idi Amin has caused controversy at the Commonwealth Games after being disqualified for headbutting his opponent.
The incident has sparked concern in Europe while Spain also faces a challenge in balancing its relations with neighbouring Morocco and Algeria.
An estimated 60,000 migrants from Morocco have crossed into Ceuta, with dozens dying during the journey.
Fifa's plan sell stakes in its competitions to private investors has been heavily criticised, but the body running African football is yet to take a side.
Prime Minister Sifi Ghrieb has visited the hospital where some of thoe injured have been taken.
Nigerians urged Tyla to cancel her concert in Lagos over anti-migrant protests in South Africa.
Spain's prime minister described the situation as an "attack" on its North African territory and said all illegal migrants would be returned to Morocco.
A State Department presentation at HIV conference put Ivory Coast in East Africa and made Nigeria landlocked.