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African football body Caf says audit allegations 'unfounded'

Fri, 02/14/2020 - 17:02
The governing body of African football says the findings of an audit that concluded it was unreliable and untrustworthy are "unfounded".
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Women's golf: When will the first African win a major title?

Fri, 02/14/2020 - 17:00
Meet three golfers vying to become the first African women to win a major tournament.
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Mohamed Salah: Liverpool need more information about Olympics, says Jurgen Klopp

Fri, 02/14/2020 - 13:36
Jurgen Klopp says Liverpool need more information before making a decision about Mohamed Salah representing Egypt at the Olympics.
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"Even at my age, I never doubted I'd get married"

Fri, 02/14/2020 - 12:59
Nwobi Nwakota’s wedding pictures went viral on social media in Nigeria.
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Locust swarm: UN warns of famine in Ethiopia, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Somalia

Fri, 02/14/2020 - 12:30
The infestation devouring tonnes of crops in the region could create a food crisis, the UN says.
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Test your knowledge: What Africa exports to the UK

Fri, 02/14/2020 - 12:09
Match top African exports to the UK with the correct country.
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Africa's week in pictures: 7-13 February 2020

Fri, 02/14/2020 - 01:14
A selection of the best photos from across the continent and beyond this week.
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Omar al-Bashir: Will genocide charge against Sudan's ex-president stick?

Fri, 02/14/2020 - 01:09
A lot of work is needed before Sudan's ex-dictator faces an international court, argues Alex de Waal.
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Hakim Ziyech: The street footballer set to become Chelsea's next big-money signing

Thu, 02/13/2020 - 23:39
From captaining a club in crisis in his early twenties to shining on Europe's biggest stage, Chelsea's latest signing Hakim Ziyech has had quite a journey from his street football origins.
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USS Cole bombing: Sudan agrees to compensate families

Thu, 02/13/2020 - 14:13
Two al-Qaeda bombers who had been trained in Sudan attacked the ship in 2000 killing 17 US sailors.
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Hakim Ziyech: Chelsea reach agreement to sign Ajax winger

Thu, 02/13/2020 - 13:44
Chelsea reach an agreement with Ajax to sign the Dutch club's winger Hakim Ziyech this summer.
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Jamaica deportation: 'I’m numb, hurt, wounded'

Thu, 02/13/2020 - 11:26
Rupert Smith, one of 17 convicted offenders deported to Jamaica, says he has "had his life taken away".
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African football body Caf in disarray, audit reveals

Thu, 02/13/2020 - 05:30
An audit into the state of the Confederation of African Football (Caf) has revealed an organisation in a state of disarray - both with regard to finances and governance.
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Harrismith, South Africa: A town fixing itself

Thu, 02/13/2020 - 01:13
In South Africa, residents sick of intermittent water and power in their town are taking action.
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Mohamed Salah: Tokyo 2020 decision with Liverpool and forward, says Egypt boss

Thu, 02/13/2020 - 00:53
Mohamed Salah's potential involvement at the Tokyo Olympics will be a decision for the player and his club Liverpool, says Egypt coach Shawky Gharib.
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Joseph Yobo: Former Nigeria captain appointed as assistant coach

Wed, 02/12/2020 - 17:36
Nigeria appoint former captain Joseph Yobo as assistant coach of the senior national team to work alongside manager Gernot Rohr.
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Chelsea in advanced talks to sign Moroccan winger

Wed, 02/12/2020 - 16:07
Chelsea are in advanced talks to sign Ajax winger Hakim Ziyech next summer, with a £38m deal likely to be announced in the coming days.
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'Tortured' Egyptian student's plight drawn by Italian street artist

Wed, 02/12/2020 - 13:43
Patrick Zaky from Egypt was studying in Italy and was detained when he flew home for a family visit.
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Josh Dasilva: Brentford midfielder is open to playing for Angola

Wed, 02/12/2020 - 12:52
Brentford midfielder Josh Dasilva, who was born in England, says he is open to playing for Angola if an opportunity comes around.
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Baroness Scotland: UK suspends funding to Commonwealth Secretariat

Wed, 02/12/2020 - 06:02
The UK's annual £4.7m contribution will be withheld until financial procedures are improved.
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