After a long debate, coach Stephen Keshi has accepted the new deal offered to him by the Nigeria Football Federation.

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Former Finance Minister Tendai Biti has described the expulsions as a heavy blow to democracy.

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Kenya say the project is part of a larger plan to ensure that the country's borders are properly secured but Khartoum say it was not consulted on the project.

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Seven members of Hissène Habré's security services have been given life jail terms for crimes committed during the former dictator's time in office.

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Award-winning rapper Refiloe Maele Phoolo, popularly known as Cassper Nyovest, thrilled fans in Blantyre and Lilongwe concerts.

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A recent African Futures paper explores the changing power capabilities of Algeria, Egypt, Ethiopia, Nigeria and South Africa (the so-called 'Big Five') over the next 25 years. These countries are all leaders in their respective regions and hold some of the greatest power potential in Africa, writes the Institute for Security Studies.

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At least 400 women and children have been abducted by Boko Haram militants from the town of Dama­sak, which was freed this month by troops from Niger and Chad.

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The government remains on high alert  following reported cases of cholera in some parts of the country.

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The selected entrepreneurs have been chosen to become part of Tony Elumelu's vision of creating one million new jobs within the next 10 years across the continent.

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President Obama released a message to the Nigerian people to "highlight the opportunity that the upcoming elections present for all Nigerians to stand together". The video is part of a multi-faceted Administration effort to press for a peaceful outcome for elections now slated for March 28 and April 14. Vice President Joe Biden spoke by phone last week in separate calls with President Goodluck Jonathan and his leading challenger, Muhammadu Buhari, the presidential candidate of the All

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