Senegal beat SA to qualify for World Cup

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Senegal beat South Africa in Polokwane to become the third African nation to reach the 2018 World Cup in Russia.

Cameroon’s English-speaking protests explained

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Authorities are cracking down on Anglophone separatists as President Paul Biya marks 35 years in power.

Gambia Football Federation will not recognise suspensions

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The Gambia Football Federation will not recognise the suspension of its committee by the National Sports Council amid allegations of fraud.

Booing of Zimbabwe’s Grace Mugabe lands four in court

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Four people taken to court after heckling Zimbabwe's first lady as she made a speech.

Coastal erosion threatens historic town of Saint-Louis

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An encroaching sea on the north-west coast of Senegal is threatening to destroy one of West Africa's most historically important towns.

Senegalese Muslims in Magal pilgrimage to Touba

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Millions of Sufi Muslims have made the annual pilgrimage to the holy Senegalese city of Touba.

DR Congo’s Kavumu child rape trial opens

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Militiamen allegedly attacked children and infants believing their blood would give them protection.

Lupita Nyong’o accuses Grazia of removing her hair

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The magazine apologises after the actress says her image was edited to "fit their notion of beautiful hair".

Vote for the BBC African Footballer of the Year

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The five nominees for the BBC African Football of the Year 2017 will be unveiled on Saturday, 11 November.

Repent and rejoice

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A selection of the best photos from across Africa this week.