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Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed promised to combat corruption and rights abuses when he took office.

Namibia blame a financial squeeze on their decision to withdraw from the opening round of qualifiers for next year's Under 23 Africa Cup of Nations.

Chelsea allegedly face the threat of a two-year transfer ban following a Fifa investigation into their signing of foreign under-18 players, including former striker Bertrand Traore.

A government minister says aid worth $9.8m will be withheld from Tanzania after anti-gay rhetoric.

Journalist Peter Tah describes how life in the Cameroon city of Bamenda has ground to a halt due to the separatist conflict.