Taking dead bodies for a dance in Madagascar

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The "turning of the bones” is one of the country’s most important and joyful occasions.

2018 World Cup: Salah double fires Egypt to Russia

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Mohamed Salah scores a 95th-minute penalty to ensure Egypt beat Congo 2-1 and so qualify for their first World Cup since 1990.

2018 World Cup: Olofinjana targets World Cup quarters

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Former Nigeria international Seyi Olofinjana believes the Super Eagles should reach the quarter-finals at next year's World Cup.

2018 World Cup: South Africa eye unlikely qualification

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South Africa coach Stuart Baxter believes Bafana Bafana can sneak "through the back door" to qualify for the 2018 World Cup.

Ghana’s capital rocked by huge gas blasts

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The explosions at a fuel depot in Accra leave at least seven people dead and force a mass evacuation.

Inside the ruins of one of Africa’s first 5-star hotels

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The Ducor hotel in Monrovia, Liberia, used to attract the world's rich and famous. Could it still play a part in Liberia's future?

2018 World Cup: Tunisia and DR Congo record victories in Group A

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Youssef Msakni's hat-trick helps Tunisia move closer to Russia with a 4-1 win in Guinea as DR Congo keep their faint hopes alive with a win over Libya.

Nigeria qualify for 2018 World Cup after win over Zambia

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Arsenal's Alex Iwobi scores as Nigeria beat a stubborn Zambia 1-0 to become the first African side to seal a place at next year's World Cup in Russia.

Niger win first match at U-17 World Cup

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Debutants Niger make history by winning their first match at the Under-17 World Cup in India, but Guinea are beaten in their opening group fixture.

Madagascar plague: WHO in huge release of antibiotics

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A million doses of antibiotics are delivered as authorities deal with a growing plague outbreak.