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Eliud Kipchoge: Sub-two hour marathon 'will make history'

Fri, 10/11/2019 - 01:07
Long-distance great Eliud Kipchoge says he'll feel like the first man on the Moon if he does it.
Categories: Africa

Uganda football chief suspended for two months by Fifa

Thu, 10/10/2019 - 19:40
Fifa has suspended Uganda FA president Moses Magogo for two months, and fined him $10,000, for his role in the resale of 2014 World Cup tickets.
Categories: Africa

Nigeria women's coach Thomas Dennerby resigns

Thu, 10/10/2019 - 18:39
Dennerby led the Super Falcons to Afcon glory in 2018 and a World Cup quarter-final this year but steps down after a dispute with the national federation.
Categories: Africa

South Africa’s Gupta brothers sanctioned by US over 'corruption'

Thu, 10/10/2019 - 18:20
The Guptas used their influence to "line their pockets with ill-gotten gains", the US Treasury says.
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Mozambique election observer killed by 'elite police' in drive-by shooting

Thu, 10/10/2019 - 14:58
Religious leaders decry the shooting, just days ahead of elections, as the "spirit of tyranny".
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Nigeria seeks anti-sexual harassment law after BBC #SexForGrades film

Thu, 10/10/2019 - 10:31
The bill follows a BBC film that exposed alleged sexual misconduct at universities in West Africa.
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Kenya's 'talking boxes' help girls break their silence on abuse

Thu, 10/10/2019 - 01:06
Girls in Kenya's biggest slum are breaking their silence about parental and sexual abuse.
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Tunisia presidential candidate Nabil Karoui: released from jail

Wed, 10/09/2019 - 22:08
Media mogul Nabil Karoui is freed days before he is due to stand in a presidential run-off.
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Two Ghanaian lecturers suspended after BBC Africa Eye 'Sex For Grades' film

Wed, 10/09/2019 - 19:37
Ransford Gyampo and Dr Paul Kwame Butakor propositioned undercover journalists posing as students.
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2021 Africa Cup of Nations: Sao Tome secure victory in Mauritius in first leg of qualifier

Wed, 10/09/2019 - 18:15
Sao Tome e Principe take a big step towards the group phase of the 2021 Nations Cup qualifiers with a 3-1 win away to Mauritius in the first leg of their tie.
Categories: Africa

Wilfried Zaha: Crystal Palace act on racial abuse of forward on social media

Wed, 10/09/2019 - 16:37
Crystal Palace say they have "taken action" after forward Wilfried Zaha was sent racial abuse on social media.
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Brazil prepare for African double-header in Singapore

Wed, 10/09/2019 - 10:42
Brazil will play their first ever match against Senegal followed by a second friendly with Nigeria as part of their build up to World Cup qualifying for Qatar 2022.
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Letter from Africa: Why Kenyans never quit

Wed, 10/09/2019 - 02:53
Not quitting brings glory on the athletics track but misery when political officials pass the buck.
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#SexForGrades: Calls for action after BBC Africa Eye film

Tue, 10/08/2019 - 19:01
West African celebrities and politicians are among those demanding an end to campus sexual harassment.
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Fikayo Tomori 'commits' to England after 'surprise' call-up

Tue, 10/08/2019 - 18:37
Chelsea defender Fikayo Tomori says he is "committed" to England after considering which country to represent.
Categories: Africa

Lupita Nyong'o: Colourism is the daughter of racism

Tue, 10/08/2019 - 18:04
The award-winning actor says growing up in Kenya, she 'wished to have skin that was different'.
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South Africa 66-7 Canada: Springboks seal Rugby World Cup quarter-final place

Tue, 10/08/2019 - 15:06
South Africa score 10 tries to seal their place in the World Cup quarter-finals with a dazzling victory over Canada in Kobe.
Categories: Africa

Tokyo 2020: Nigeria's exit 'heartbreaking' - Oshoala

Tue, 10/08/2019 - 14:07
Nigeria's women captain Asisat Oshoala says the Super Falcons' 2020 Olympic Games exit by Ivory Coast was "heart-breaking".
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Nigeria lecturer suspended after BBC Africa Eye 'sex-for-grades' film

Tue, 10/08/2019 - 13:48
Lagos University's Boniface Igbeneghu, who has not commented, was filmed propositioning an undercover journalist.
Categories: Africa

Wilfried Zaha: Crystal Palace forward says head was 'all over the place'

Tue, 10/08/2019 - 07:06
Crystal Palace forward Wilfried Zaha says his head "was all over the place" because of transfer speculation at the beginning of the season.
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