Civilians and soldiers have fled since Islamist fighters hoisted their flag in Baga, residents say.
African Champions League holders Esperance of Tunisia will face Horoya of Guinea, Orlando Pirates of South Africa and FC Platinum of Zimbabwe in the group phase.
A blast reportedly kills two Vietnamese tourists and injures 12 other people in the Giza region.
Egyptian giants Zamalek are paired with Morocco's Ittihad Tanger on Friday as the draw for the African Confederation Cup play-offs is made in Cairo.
The Liberia Football Association (LFA) lifts a ban on former Arsenal striker Christopher Wreh after he insulted match officials during a league match.
Ex-Sunderland midfielder Didier Ndong agrees to join French club Guingamp after his Black Cats contract was terminated.
Hundreds demonstrate in Omdurman after Friday prayers, following nine days of anger over prices.
A species of duck thought to have been wiped out a decade ago is re-released at a lake in Madagascar.
Conservationists hope to save a species of duck called the Madagascar pochard from extinction.
DR Congo says it expelled the ambassador to "punish" the EU, as tensions rise ahead of elections.
Amateur clubs in Cameroon take the Confederation of African Football to the Court of Arbitration for Sport over stripping the country of the right to host the 2019 Nations Cup.
A selection of the best photos from across Africa this week.
The Philadelphia Eagles had never won the Super Bowl before, but British-Nigerian athlete Jay Ajayi helped to end that record.
DR Congo has one of the largest contingents of UN peacekeepers in the world.
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