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Netflix’s first African series, Queen Sono, premieres

Fri, 02/28/2020 - 13:42
Queen Sono is about a South African spy who takes on corruption, terrorism and a Russian heiress.
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Coronavirus: Nigeria confirms first case in sub-Saharan Africa

Fri, 02/28/2020 - 12:27
The Italian citizen had returned from Milan, in a region badly hit by the outbreak of the virus.
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Anti-corruption body asks for help to find Madagascar FA boss

Fri, 02/28/2020 - 12:20
Madagascar's anti-corruption watchdog is asking for help to track down Raoul Arizaka Rabekoto, the head of the country's football federation.
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South Africa rout Thailand at Women's World Cup

Fri, 02/28/2020 - 08:44
Lizelle Lee's maiden Twenty20 international century helps South Africa ease past Thailand by 113 runs in the Women's T20 World Cup in Canberra.
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Liverpool: Sadio Mane 'never knew' Premier League winners got medals

Fri, 02/28/2020 - 07:50
Liverpool forward Sadio Mane on Premier League medals, whether Jurgen Klopp deserves a statue and why his mum "hates football".
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Odion Ighalo: Manchester United striker lives his dream with first goal

Fri, 02/28/2020 - 01:53
Odion Ighalo was a top worldwide trend on deadline day when he made a surprise move to Manchester United. Fans were discussing him again on Thursday.
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Africa's week in pictures: 21-27 February 2020

Fri, 02/28/2020 - 01:19
A selection of the best photos from across the continent and beyond this week.
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Zamalek say Egyptian FA sanctions for Al Ahly no-show are 'illegal'

Thu, 02/27/2020 - 15:32
Zamalek president Mortada Mansour says sanctions imposed by the Egyptian Football Association, for failing to honour its league fixture against Al Ahly, are illegal.
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The Ethiopians returning home to start businesses

Thu, 02/27/2020 - 14:18
The Ethiopian government is asking citizens living abroad to return home and help expand its economy.
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Mexico returns ancient bronze sculpture to Nigeria

Thu, 02/27/2020 - 13:43
The ancient artefact was seized by customs officers at the main airport in Mexico City.
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Faf de Klerk: My pants gave Prince Harry a 'bit of a fright'

Thu, 02/27/2020 - 11:03
The South African World Cup winner was somewhat under-dressed when he met Prince Harry.
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Forced sterilisation in South Africa: They removed my uterus

Thu, 02/27/2020 - 01:05
Bongekile Msibi is one of 48 women forcibly sterilised at state hospitals in South Africa.
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Ethiopian Cardinal Berhaneyesus Demerew barred from entering Eritrea

Wed, 02/26/2020 - 17:27
The respected Catholic cleric was stranded at the airport and prevented from attending an event.
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Biden campaign plays down his South Africa 'arrest'

Wed, 02/26/2020 - 17:06
An official says he got separated at an airport in South Africa rather than actually being arrested.
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Celestine Babayaro questions Joseph Yobo's coaching credentials

Wed, 02/26/2020 - 16:52
Celestine Babayaro says while he welcomes ex-players being involved in Nigeria's coaching set-up he questions former Super Eagles team-mate Joseph Yobo's credentials.
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The taxi driver preaching peace on the streets of Addis Ababa

Wed, 02/26/2020 - 15:50
Taxi driver Seifu Amanuel spreads his message of peace by standing in the middle of roads in Addis Ababa.
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The taxi driver preaching peace on the streets of Addis Ababa

Wed, 02/26/2020 - 15:10
Taxi driver Seifu Amanuel spreads his message of peace by standing in the middle of roads in Addis Ababa.
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Hosni Mubarak: Egypt holds military funeral for ousted president

Wed, 02/26/2020 - 14:39
Mubarak was forced out of office by an Arab Spring uprising in 2011, after 30 years in power.
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Christian Bassogog: Cameroon striker pledges $16,000 to compatriots in China

Wed, 02/26/2020 - 13:57
Cameroon forward Christian Bassogog donates $16,000 to help Cameroonians living in areas of China hit by the coronavirus.
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Kenya university's rape memo sparks anger

Wed, 02/26/2020 - 13:47
The University of Nairobi apologises after blaming "reckless" female students for becoming victims.
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