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Caster Semenya on challenging the IAAF rules

Mon, 07/08/2019 - 13:33
The athlete says she'll continue to challenge IAAF rules on testosterone levels in female athletes.
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DR Congo's Bosco Ntaganda convicted of war crimes by ICC

Mon, 07/08/2019 - 13:29
Bosco Ntaganda is the first person to be convicted of sexual slavery by the ICC.
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Mandla Maseko: Would-be African astronaut dies in road crash

Mon, 07/08/2019 - 02:57
Mandla Maseko, from South Africa, won a chance to become the first black African in space.
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Africa Cup of Nations: What to look out for on day 18 in Egypt

Mon, 07/08/2019 - 01:06
Madagascar were the surprise package at the Africa Cup of Nations on Sunday - so what can we expect on day 18?
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EU to take migrants from Alan Kurdi rescue ship

Mon, 07/08/2019 - 00:54
Malta takes in 65 people picked up off Libya, saying they will be sent to other EU states.
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Africa Cup of Nations: Algeria 3-0 Guinea

Sun, 07/07/2019 - 23:25
Riyad Mahrez scores a superb goal as Algeria cruise past Guinea 3-0 to book their place in the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals.
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Africa Cup of Nations 2019: Mikel Obi admits this will be his last tournament

Sun, 07/07/2019 - 19:45
Captain John Mikel Obi confirms that Egypt 2019 will be his last Africa Cup of Nations for Nigeria and vows to help the team 'finish with the trophy.'
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Madagascar v DR Congo

Sun, 07/07/2019 - 17:24
Live text coverage as Madagascar face DR Congo in the Africa Cup of Nations last-16 in Alexandria, Egypt.
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Joe Kadenge: Kenyan football mourns death of legendary player

Sun, 07/07/2019 - 17:06
Kenya's Football Federation (FKF) pays tribute to the country's legendary player Joe Kadenge who has died at the age of 84.
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Desabre leaves post as Uganda coach by mutual consent

Sun, 07/07/2019 - 14:46
Sebastien Desabre leaves his post as Uganda coach by mutual consent after the team's Africa Cup of Nations exit, the country's football federation announces.
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Nigeria signs African free trade area agreement

Sun, 07/07/2019 - 13:41
The African Union estimates that the agreement could boost intra-African trade by 60% by 2022.
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Jordan Ayew: Crystal Palace close to deal for Swansea City forward

Sun, 07/07/2019 - 13:03
Crystal Palace close to agreeing deal with Swansea City over a permanent move for forward Jordan Ayew.
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Africa Cup of Nations: Egypt sack head coach Javier Aguirre after last-16 exit

Sun, 07/07/2019 - 11:57
Egypt sack head coach Javier Aguirre after the hosts suffer a shock defeat by South Africa in the last-16 of the Africa Cup of Nation.
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Nairobi’s park is at risk of further land loss

Sun, 07/07/2019 - 02:08
Nairobi's National Park is vital for the city's fight against climate change - so why is it being built on?
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'I want to change Nigeria's narrative through photos'

Sun, 07/07/2019 - 01:40
Dayo Adedayo has taken four million images of Nigeria.
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Will Facebook's digital money Libra be good for Africa?

Sun, 07/07/2019 - 01:35
The crypto-currency Libra could have profound implications for a continent and its remittances.
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Africa Cup of Nations: South Africa's late winner stuns hosts Egypt in Cairo

Sat, 07/06/2019 - 23:51
South Africa knock hosts Egypt out of the Africa Cup of Nations and book their place in the quarter-final with a late winner in Cairo.
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Africa Cup of Nations: What to look out for on day 17 in Egypt

Sat, 07/06/2019 - 23:22
Holders Cameroon are out after losing to Nigeria in the Africa Cup of Nations on Saturday, but can minnows Madagascar cause another upset on day 17?
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Africa Cup of Nations: Nigeria beat holders Cameroon 3-2

Sat, 07/06/2019 - 20:31
Holders Cameroon are knocked out of the Africa Cup of Nations by Nigeria after a five-goal thriller in the last 16.
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Africa Cup of Nations: Mbark Boussoufa retires from internationals after Morocco exit

Sat, 07/06/2019 - 16:21
Morocco midfielder Mbark Boussoufa says the loss on penalties to Benin at the Africa Cup of Nations was his last international match.
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