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Africa Cup of Nations: Fans backlash prompts a rethink of ticket pricing

Tue, 04/30/2019 - 18:05
A backlash from Egyptian fans, including a jibe from Mo Salah, prompts the Egypt Football Association to reconsider its ticket pricing for the Africa Cup of Nations.
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Nura Abdullahi: AS Roma's Nigerian forced to retire aged 21

Tue, 04/30/2019 - 14:25
AS Roma's Nigerian defender Nura Abdullahi is forced to retire from football on medical advice at the age of just 21.
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Cambridge investigates its slavery links

Tue, 04/30/2019 - 12:22
The University of Cambridge is to investigate whether it gained financially from the slave trade.
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'We are students thanks to South Africa's #FeesMustFall protests'

Tue, 04/30/2019 - 01:12
What has changed since mass protests led South Africa to announce free education for poor university students?
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'My fashion designs contain Braille messages'

Tue, 04/30/2019 - 01:11
Designer Tapiwa Dingwiza says she wants her clothes to represent and celebrate blind people.
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Sports Illustrated features first burkini girl

Mon, 04/29/2019 - 20:17
Halima Aden becomes the first model to wear a burkini in Sports Illustrated's swimsuit issue.
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Andy Delort: France-born Montpellier striker opts for Algeria

Mon, 04/29/2019 - 17:47
Montpellier's Andy Delort becomes the latest former France youth player to commit to an African nation at senior level, opting to represent Algeria.
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Mozambique cyclone: Death toll rises as storm blocks aid

Mon, 04/29/2019 - 17:34
Torrential rain and strong winds make getting aid into the cyclone-affected area almost impossible.
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Mozambique: Cyclone Kenneth aftermath in pictures

Mon, 04/29/2019 - 17:06
Cyclone Kenneth has flattened thousands of homes and flooded low-lying areas in northern Mozambique.
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Ivory Coast defender Bailly out of Nations Cup

Mon, 04/29/2019 - 16:30
Manchester United's Eric Bailly will miss the final two games of the season and this summer's Africa Cup of Nations after sustaining a knee injury against Chelsea.
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Nice's Algeria star Atal not for sale - Vieira

Mon, 04/29/2019 - 16:00
The coach of French club Nice, Patrick Vieira, says Youcef Atal is not for sale after he becomes the first Algerian to hit a hat-trick in Ligue 1 in 33 years.
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Caster Semenya to hear verdict on appeal against IAAF testosterone rule on Wednesday

Mon, 04/29/2019 - 15:24
Caster Semenya will learn the result of her case against athletics' governing body's rule to control female testosterone levels on Wednesday.
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Burkina Faso: Christians killed in attack on church

Mon, 04/29/2019 - 14:20
Six people are killed in the first attack on a church since jihadist violence erupted in the country.
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More catastrophic flooding for Mozambique

Mon, 04/29/2019 - 13:27
Parts of Mozambique had over 300mm of rainfall since Kenneth made landfall last Thursday
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Miss Autism 2019: 'Autism isn't a curse, it's a blessing'

Mon, 04/29/2019 - 10:36
Young people with autism were given the stage at a beauty pageant in Nairobi.
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African Confederation Cup: Sfaxien and Zamalek win semi-final first legs

Mon, 04/29/2019 - 10:34
CS Sfaxien beat Renaissance Berkane 2-0 at home while Zamalek narrowly beat Etoile du Sahel in the African Confederation Cup semi-final first legs.
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The Libyan National Army has launched air strikes on Tripoli

Mon, 04/29/2019 - 07:47
Militia groups unite to defend the Libyan capital from an offensive by eastern leader General Khalifa Haftar.
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Suicide stories: Are Kenya's men in crisis?

Mon, 04/29/2019 - 01:12
Why so many men in one Kenyan community are killing themselves.
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Rapping for change in South Africa

Mon, 04/29/2019 - 01:01
Rappers discuss reasons for voter apathy as South Africa goes to the polls in national election next month.
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Mozambique situation 'worse than thought': UN agency

Sun, 04/28/2019 - 22:48
Pemba in north Mozambique has had more than two metres of rain and flooding since Cyclone Kenneth.
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