Ebola outbreaks in Nigeria and Senegal appear to have been contained, US health authorities say, with no new cases there since August.
Opera is an art form that has sometimes been seen as a bit elitist. Ghanaian singer Nino challenges that perception by adding his own twist.
Researchers capture the social spread of a new type of tool use in a wild population of chimps in Uganda for the first time.
The Nigeria Football Federation elects Amaju Pinnick as its new president after a vote on Tuesday.
The Gambia's two-year ban from Caf competitions is lifted following the election of a new Gambian federation president.
Thousands of children have been orphaned by Ebola in West Africa, according to a UN report. Here's the story - in 15 seconds.
Kenya's economy is believed to be 25% larger than previously estimated following a change in the way its size is calculated.
Ivory Coast international striker Yannick Sagbo joins English Championship side Wolves on a three-month loan deal from Hull.
At least 3,700 children in Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone who have lost one or both parents to Ebola this year face being shunned, the UN says.
The trial of South African opposition party leader Julius Malema on charges of fraud and money-laundering is postponed till next year.
Perpetua Nkwocha, Stella Mbachu and Precious Dede are in the Nigeria squad for the 2014 African Women Championship in Namibia.
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