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Africa Cup of Nations: Algeria beat Nigeria to reach final

Sun, 07/14/2019 - 23:25
Riyad Mahrez scores a stunning free-kick in injury time as Algeria beat Nigeria to reach the Africa Cup of Nations final.
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Africa Cup of Nations: Senegal reach final with victory over Tunisia

Sun, 07/14/2019 - 22:14
Senegal reach the Africa Cup of Nations final for the second time as Tunisia defender Dylan Bronn's extra-time own goal gives them victory.
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Sudan crisis: Protester 'shot dead' in Sinnar as talks stall

Sun, 07/14/2019 - 19:13
A spokesman says more than a dozen people were arrested, among them army and security officers.
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South Africa's Impey wins Tour de France stage

Sun, 07/14/2019 - 18:52
South Africa's Daryl Impey wins the ninth stage of the Tour de France as Julian Alaphilippe retains the overall lead.
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Africa Cup of Nations player rater: Senegal v Tunisia

Sun, 07/14/2019 - 18:48
Rate the players in the Africa Cup of Nations semi-final between Senegal and Tunisia.
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Zimbabwe win thriller against Northern Ireland

Sun, 07/14/2019 - 18:41
Northern Ireland reach the second round of the World Cup after a 51-49 defeat by Zimbabwe sees them finish third in the group.
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UN calls for Libyan migrant detention centres to be shut

Sun, 07/14/2019 - 14:49
The call comes after more than 50 people were killed in an attack at a migrant detention centre.
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Uganda beat Scotland to advance

Sun, 07/14/2019 - 14:05
Scotland progress to the second stage of the Netball World Cup, despite losing 52-43 to Uganda in their final preliminary round encounter.
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Outcry as militia leader named Burundi TV head

Sun, 07/14/2019 - 13:00
Burundi's pro-government Imbonerakure has been accused of killings, rapes, arrests, and extortion.
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Cricket is being played in a Kenyan safari park

Sun, 07/14/2019 - 01:16
Kenya’s annual Last Man Standing Rhino Cup takes place in a wildlife park.
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Hodan Nalayeh: Somalia's 'inspirational' journalist, killed in Kismayo

Sat, 07/13/2019 - 23:16
Hodan Nalayeh launched a TV station in Canada and had recently moved to live and work in Somalia.
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Malawi win, Zimbabwe lose - Netball World Cup round-up

Sat, 07/13/2019 - 20:34
Australia record a huge win over Zimbabwe to go top of Group A and qualify for the second stage of preliminaries on day two of the World Cup in Liverpool.
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Egypt's Bent Pyramid opens to visitors

Sat, 07/13/2019 - 20:31
The angular shape of the construction contrasts with the straight sides of Egypt's "true" pyramids.
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Africa Cup of Nations semi-finals: What to look out for

Sat, 07/13/2019 - 16:14
The Africa Cup of Nations has reached the semi-final stage, with both last-four ties being played on Sunday.
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Former Cameroon Football Federation boss given life ban

Sat, 07/13/2019 - 16:04
The Cameroon Football Federation bans its former president Tombi A Roko Sidiki for life for financial misappropriation.
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Eswatini's young ballet dancer shares passion for her hobby

Sat, 07/13/2019 - 01:05
Twelve-year-old Lwandle from Eswatini wants to inspire others to take up the hobby she loves.
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'Black vest' protesters storm Panthéon in Paris

Sat, 07/13/2019 - 00:20
Hundreds of migrants occupy the city's Panthéon and demand the right to stay in France.
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Kismayo attack: Several dead as gunmen storm Somali hotel

Fri, 07/12/2019 - 22:54
The attack happened as regional politicians discussed elections in the southern port of Kismayo.
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Netball World Cup 2019: England beat Uganda to secure opening victory

Fri, 07/12/2019 - 22:03
England start their 2019 Netball World Cup campaign in Liverpool with a 64-32 win over Uganda, who had a player sent off in the final quarter.
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Africa Cup of Nations 2019: Nigeria will ignore favourites tag, says Iwobi

Fri, 07/12/2019 - 19:21
Nigeria will 'ignore' the fact many view the Super Eagles as favourites for the Africa Cup of Nations ahead of the semi-finals, says Arsenal forward Alex Iwobi.
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