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Kenyan MP arrested after threatening foreign traders

Wed, 06/26/2019 - 12:56
A politician sparks a diplomatic row by threatening to beat up Tanzanian traders if they do not leave.
Categories: Africa

Beauty queen 'raped by Gambia's ex-President Jammeh'

Wed, 06/26/2019 - 01:54
Three women tell HRW how they were assaulted by the now exiled leader - allegations his party deny.
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Caster Semenya: IAAF wants temporary Swiss court order to be overturned

Wed, 06/26/2019 - 00:28
Athletics' world governing body seeks to overturn an order allowing Caster Semenya to temporarily compete without testosterone-reducing medication.
Categories: Africa

Africa Cup of Nations: Ayew brothers on target as Ghana draw with Benin

Wed, 06/26/2019 - 00:07
Andre and Jordan Ayew both score as 10-man Ghana are forced to settle for a draw against Benin at the Africa Cup of Nations.
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Africa Cup of Nations: What to look out for on day six

Tue, 06/25/2019 - 22:31
Cameroon made a winning start to their title defence on Tuesday, but what's in store on day six of the Africa Cup of Nations?
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Africa Cup of Nations: Holders Cameroon too strong for Guinea-Bissau

Tue, 06/25/2019 - 20:58
Cameroon begin the defence of their Africa Cup of Nations crown with victory over Guinea-Bissau in Group F.
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AFCON 2019: Cameroon's Indomitable Lions 'ready for battle'

Tue, 06/25/2019 - 17:45
Fans of reigning champions Cameroon are gearing up for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations.
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Ethiopia mourns top general killed 'in Amhara coup attempt'

Tue, 06/25/2019 - 15:23
The Ethiopian PM attends a memorial for his assassinated ally, chief of staff Gen Seare Mekonnen.
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Aliou Sall, Senegal president's brother, resigns post amid corruption claim

Tue, 06/25/2019 - 14:08
Aliou Sall was named in a BBC investigation over links to allegedly corrupt oil and gas deals.
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Rhino release: Epic journey to freedom in Rwanda

Tue, 06/25/2019 - 13:27
Five zoo-born eastern black rhinos have been transported from Europe to Africa.
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Rhino release: Endangered animals despatched to Rwanda

Tue, 06/25/2019 - 07:21
Five critically endangered rhinos from European zoos are flown to Rwanda to be released into the wild.
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Letter from Africa: Kenya's love-hate relationship with Chinese traders

Tue, 06/25/2019 - 01:48
Why the arrival of Chinese traders at the famous Gikomba market is both a blessing and a curse for Kenyans.
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Kwame Akoto-Bamfo: 'You see the faces of our ancestors'

Tue, 06/25/2019 - 01:01
Ghanaian artist Kwame Akoto-Bamfo creates sculptures of slaves to immerse people in their experience.
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Africa Cup of Nations 2019: Mali cruise past Mauritania in Group E

Tue, 06/25/2019 - 00:07
Mali produce a dominant performance to beat tournament debutants Mauritania at the Africa Cup of Nations.
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Africa Cup of Nations: What to look out for on day five

Mon, 06/24/2019 - 23:52
Ivory Coast and Mali won their respective openers on Monday, but what can we expect from day five of the Africa Cup of Nations?
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Lamine Diack: Former IAAF president to stand trial in France on corruption charges

Mon, 06/24/2019 - 23:24
Lamine Diack, the former boss of athletics' world governing body the IAAF, is to stand trial in France on corruption and money-laundering charges.
Categories: Africa

Africa Cup of Nations 2019: Angola fight back to hold Tunisia

Mon, 06/24/2019 - 20:59
Djalma cancels out Youssef Msakni's first-half penalty to earn Angola a point against Tunisia in the Africa Cup of Nations.
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Africa Cup of Nations 2019: Kodjia fires Ivory Coast past South Africa

Mon, 06/24/2019 - 18:37
Jonathan Kodjia scores the only goal of the game as Ivory Coast edge past South Africa in their opening Group D encounter.
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Sudan crisis: Internet restored - but only for lawyer

Mon, 06/24/2019 - 17:39
A lawyer, who won his case over a three-week blackout, is to return to court on behalf of other Sudanese.
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Women's World Cup: African football boss seeks to investigate Cameroon behaviour against England

Mon, 06/24/2019 - 15:08
African football chief is calling for an investigation into Cameroon's behaviour against England, saying the issue "will be addressed".
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