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Thomas Partey: Ghanaian footballer's arrival at Arsenal reignites fans' title hopes

Thu, 10/15/2020 - 12:55
The arrival of Ghanaian midfielder Thomas Partey has reignited title hopes for many Arsenal fans.
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End Sars: Nigerian army warning amid anti-police brutality protests

Thu, 10/15/2020 - 11:40
The statement follows a week of protests against police brutality which have shaken the country.
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How Covid-19 hit New York's African community

Thu, 10/15/2020 - 11:27
The pandemic, and the associated economic fallout, is tough on Harlem's African community.
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Shura Kitata on what it took to beat Eliud Kipchoge in the London Marathon

Thu, 10/15/2020 - 10:42
Ethiopia' Shura Kitata says a good breakfast helped him win the 2020 London Marathon and end Eliud Kipchoge's winning streak.
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Guinea elections: The 82-year-old seeking six more years

Thu, 10/15/2020 - 01:51
Alpha Condé, who spent years in opposition, is seeking a controversial third term.
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Why Africa's animation scene is booming

Thu, 10/15/2020 - 01:10
While the film sector struggles to produce new content, the global demand for animation has soared.
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Bobi Wine: Ugandan pop star politician's office raided

Wed, 10/14/2020 - 18:40
Bobi Wine said that documents needed to secure his presidential nomination are missing after a raid.
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France fines activist for seizing colonial-era staff

Wed, 10/14/2020 - 18:28
Emery Mwazulu Diyabanza said he went to the Paris museum to claim "the stolen property of Africa".
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SA teacher accused of fraud for 'African' claim on CV

Wed, 10/14/2020 - 15:40
The mixed-race South African teacher said he was "African" when applying for a headmaster's job.
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End Swat: Nigerians reject police unit replacing hated Sars

Wed, 10/14/2020 - 11:41
The police announced that Swat will take over duties that were performed by the disbanded Sars unit.
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Africa's top cycling team 'struggling to keep the lights on'

Wed, 10/14/2020 - 09:14
Africa's top cycling team NTT says it is 'struggling to keep the lights on' and fund future events after losing its main sponsor.
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Mary Cholhok: Becoming a 'boss woman', being apart from her son & inspiring a generation

Wed, 10/14/2020 - 07:24
Loughborough Lightning's Ugandan star Mary Cholhok on the sacrifices she's made for netball and why she wants to inspire a future generation.
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US elections: The African evangelicals praying for Trump to win

Wed, 10/14/2020 - 01:22
They see the US president as a defender of religious freedom and their conservative values.
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End Sars protest: Nigeria police to free all protesters

Tue, 10/13/2020 - 19:08
The police chief says he has also ordered officers to stop using force against demonstrators.
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Sierra Leone's Augustus Kargbo left mum at 13 and now plays in Italy

Tue, 10/13/2020 - 13:33
Sierra Leone's Augustus Kargbo on leaving his mum and home at 13 to playing football in Italy.
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Nigeria: Making sure children displaced by Boko Haram get education is 'personal'

Tue, 10/13/2020 - 10:25
Photojournalist Nelly Ating captures images and harrowing stories of those displaced by Boko Haram.
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Son of Sierra Leonean who was refused boxing title

Tue, 10/13/2020 - 07:30
Len Johnson beat the best Britain had to offer but was denied his place as national champion because of the colour of his skin.
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End Sars protests: The young Nigerians who forced the president to back down

Tue, 10/13/2020 - 01:17
Nigeria's #EndSARS protests gathered momentum online, but burst onto the streets to force a change.
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Sars ban: Scepticism as Nigeria dissolves loathed police unit

Mon, 10/12/2020 - 14:51
#EndSARS campaigners are unhappy that officers are being redeployed rather than being disciplined.
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Kilimanjaro: Fire breaks out on Africa's tallest mountain

Mon, 10/12/2020 - 13:47
In Tanzania, efforts to put out the blaze on Kilimanjaro have been hampered by strong winds.
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