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Tunisia - the birthplace of the Arab Spring which lost its hope

Mon, 07/01/2019 - 01:52
Tunisia is seen as one of the few success stories of the Arab Spring so have so many of its people lost hope?
Categories: Africa

Caster Semenya will not race at World Championships if she loses appeal

Mon, 07/01/2019 - 01:09
Caster Semenya says she will not race at the World Championships in Qatar later this year if she loses an appeal against IAAF rules governing testosterone levels in female athletes.
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The death of a Tunisian poet

Mon, 07/01/2019 - 01:08
Nidhal Gharibi took his life at the age of 32. His friends say his depression was exacerbated by Tunisia's political and economic situation.
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Afro Napoli: The migrant football team fighting racism

Mon, 07/01/2019 - 01:08
Footballer Sarjo was smuggled through six countries to Italy, but since arriving has been subject to racial abuse.
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Africa Cup of Nations: What to look out for on day 11 in Egypt

Sun, 06/30/2019 - 23:40
Madagascar produced the shock of the Africa Cup of Nations so far on Sunday, but who will follow them into the last 16 on Monday?
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Africa Cup of Nations: DR Congo thrash Zimbabwe 4-0 to stay in contention

Sun, 06/30/2019 - 23:11
DR Congo give themselves a chance of qualifying for the last 16 of the Africa Cup of Nations with a comfortable win over Zimbabwe.
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Africa Cup of Nations: Mohamed Salah scores as Egypt beat Uganda to win group

Sun, 06/30/2019 - 23:05
Egypt maintain their perfect start to their Africa Cup of Nations campaign by beating Uganda in Cairo to win Group A.
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Africa Cup of Nations: Madagascar 2-0 Nigeria

Sun, 06/30/2019 - 20:12
Madagascar produce the biggest shock so far at the Africa Cup of Nations as they beat three-time winners Nigeria to go into the last 16 as group winners.
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Burundi 0-2 Guinea: Result means Guinea can still make Africa Cup of Nations last 16

Sun, 06/30/2019 - 20:04
Mohamed Yattara scores twice as Guinea beat 10-man Burundi 2-0 to keep alive their hopes of reaching the Africa Cup of Nations last 16.
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Turkey vows 'heavy' retaliation to Libya attacks, defence minister says

Sun, 06/30/2019 - 15:47
Libyan warlord Khalifa Haftar ordered his troops to target Turkish ships and businesses in Tripoli.
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Lagos 'snake man' on his conservation battle

Sun, 06/30/2019 - 01:58
Nigerian veterinarian Mark Ofua is on a mission to rescue snakes and other wild animals.
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Sudan: Dying for the revolution

Sun, 06/30/2019 - 01:45
Meet the young protesters in Sudan prepared to die to keep the country's revolution alive.
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Africa Cup of Nations: What to look out for on day 10 in Egypt

Sun, 06/30/2019 - 00:18
After three 0-0 draws on Saturday, there is plenty at stake on day 10 of the Africa Cup of Nations, but why will Mohamed Salah be in the spotlight?
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Sudan security forces 'carry out raid' ahead of mass protest

Sat, 06/29/2019 - 23:31
The main opposition group says armed forces broke up a press conference on the eve of the rally.
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Benin v Guinea-Bissau

Sat, 06/29/2019 - 21:44
Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's Africa Cup of Nations game between Benin and Guinea-Bissau.
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Africa Cup of Nations: Cameroon stay top of group after Ghana draw

Sat, 06/29/2019 - 21:25
Defending champions Cameroon remain top of Group F after a goalless draw with Ghana at the Africa Cup of Nations.
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Black rhino dies on way to release in Tanzania

Sat, 06/29/2019 - 16:22
Zambezi, a 17-year-old male, was being flown to the Serengeti from a nature reserve in Kent.
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Mauritania v Angola

Sat, 06/29/2019 - 15:41
Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's Africa Cup of Nations game between Mauritania and Angola.
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Africa Cup of Nations: Nigeria players' strike averted after payment

Sat, 06/29/2019 - 15:05
The threat of another pay row by Nigeria players at the Nations Cup is averted after the country's football federation pays outstanding bonuses and allowances.
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Ebola: The impact of militant attacks in DR Congo

Sat, 06/29/2019 - 02:56
The deadly Ebola virus has spread, but are attacks and insecurity affecting the response?
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