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Ivorian Seri is named best African player in Ligue 1

May 15, 2017 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Nice midfielder Jean Michael Seri becomes the second player from Ivory Coast to be named best African player in France's Ligue 1.

Ivory Coast mutiny: Government announces deal with soldiers

May 15, 2017 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

The defence minister announced an accord on state TV but rebel spokesmen said it had been rejected.

Piracy fears

May 15, 2017 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

A rise in seizures off the continent raises fears of a new era of maritime crime.

Wearing the trousers

May 15, 2017 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Pili Hussein wanted to make her fortune mining for gemstones in Tanzania, and wasn't put off by the fact that women weren't allowed in the mines

Yaya Toure: Strong chance Manchester City will offer midfielder a new contract

May 15, 2017 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Veteran Ivory Coast midfielder Yaya Toure looks likely to be offered a new contract by Manchester City.

Ivory Coast: Army launches operation ‘to restore order’ after mutiny

May 14, 2017 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Troops are on their way to Bouaké, reports say, as mutinous soldiers continue to stand their ground.

Wanyama and Kane score in stadium finale

May 14, 2017 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Goals from Victor Wanyama and Harry Kane earn Tottenham victory over Manchester United in their final game at White Hart Lane.

Hosts Gabon lose U-17 Nations Cup opener

May 14, 2017 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Hosts Gabon open the Under 17 Africa Cup of Nations in Port Gentil with a big defeat to Guinea, losing the Group A game 5-1.

Gabon goalkeeper Ovono retires from international football

May 14, 2017 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Gabon goalkeeper Didier Ovono announces his retirement from international football aged 34 after 14 years and 106 caps.

Letter from Africa: Why age is just a number in Ghana

May 14, 2017 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

In our series of letters from African journalists, veteran Ghanaian journalist Elizabeth Ohene reflects on why in Ghana a person's age is not etched in stone.