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Ethiopia's Tigray conflict: The beauty queen who risked her life to reach the UK

Sun, 07/17/2022 - 01:23
Selamawit Teklay fled conflict in Ethiopia, but advises others not to risk crossing the English Channel.
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Calvin Bassey: Rangers accept Ajax offer for defender with deal expected to top £20m

Sat, 07/16/2022 - 22:01
Rangers accept an offer from Ajax for Calvin Bassey, with a deal worth in excess of £20m expected to be completed.
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South Africa 30-14 Wales: Hosts end tourists' dream in Cape Town

Sat, 07/16/2022 - 19:09
Wales bravely fail in a bid to win a first series against the Springboks in South Africa as the hosts triumphed in the third Test decider in Cape Town.
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Ethiopia's chief justice wants gender-based violence tackled

Sat, 07/16/2022 - 13:46
Meaza Ashenafi says she is building an objective court that will effectively deal with these crimes.
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Lizelle Lee: South Africa batter quits internationals with awards and regrets

Sat, 07/16/2022 - 11:04
After calling time on her international career, South Africa batter Lizelle Lee has some regrets despite racking up personal awards.
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Chelsea sign Senegal captain Koulibaly from Napoli

Sat, 07/16/2022 - 07:38
Senegal captain Kalidou Koulibaly joins Chelsea on a four-year deal from Serie A side Napoli.
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Nigeria's big push to grow its own coconuts

Sat, 07/16/2022 - 02:29
Most of Nigeria has the perfect climate for growing coconuts and yet it imports 70% of the popular fruit.
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T20 World Cup 2022: Zimbabwe and the Netherlands qualify for men's tournament

Fri, 07/15/2022 - 17:20
Zimbabwe and the Netherlands book their places at the men's T20 World Cup later this year via a qualifying tournament in Bulawayo.
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Morocco wildfires: Toxic smoke and raging blazes

Fri, 07/15/2022 - 16:18
Scorching temperatures and drought feed fires in the north of the country.
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Wafcon 2022: South Africa will be 'punished' without improvement

Fri, 07/15/2022 - 15:13
South Africa will be "punished" unless they perform better in their Women's Africa Cup of Nations semi-final against Zambia, says midfielder Linda Motlhalo.
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World Athletics Championships: Some US visa issues will not be resolved, says Lord Coe

Fri, 07/15/2022 - 12:54
Not all competitors will have their visa issues resolved in time to appear at the World Championships, World Athletics president Lord Coe admits.
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Kenya election: TikTok and disinformation

Fri, 07/15/2022 - 09:15
How TikTok is being used by supporters of various political factions in the upcoming Kenyan elections.
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Africa's week in pictures: 8-14 July 2022

Fri, 07/15/2022 - 01:27
A selection of the best photos from across Africa and beyond this week.
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African champions Nigeria reach ninth straight Women's World Cup

Thu, 07/14/2022 - 21:27
Nigeria reach a ninth straight Women's World Cup after beating Cameroon 1-0 at the Women's Africa Cup of Nations.
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World Athletics Championships: Can African sprint stars secure medals?

Thu, 07/14/2022 - 19:22
African sprinters have turned heads before World Athletics Championships, but can they take medals home from Eugene?
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Caf awards: Former winners Oshoala and Kgatlana on shortlist for women's Player of the Year award

Thu, 07/14/2022 - 17:24
Former winners Asisat Oshoala and Thembi Kgatlana are on the updated 10-player shortlist for African women's Player of the Year award.
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Social support helps orphaned elephants 'cope'

Thu, 07/14/2022 - 17:03
'Friends and family' lower long-term stress in orphaned elephants, study finds.
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Wafcon 2022: Morocco potential excites Rosella Ayane after World Cup qualification

Thu, 07/14/2022 - 14:41
Forward Rosella Ayane is excited by Morocco's potential after the side qualify for the Women's World Cup for the first time.
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New exhibition explores African fantasy and race through art

Thu, 07/14/2022 - 09:58
In the Black Fantastic is a new exhibition bringing together black artists whose works explore fantasy and race.
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UK police investigate Mo Farah trafficking claims

Thu, 07/14/2022 - 05:11
The former Olympic champion told a BBC documentary he was forced into domestic servitude as a child.
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