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Ebony tree planting in Cameroon to save the world's stock

Fri, 04/12/2019 - 16:03
A guitar company hopes to save the ebony tree by planting thousands of new trees in Cameroon
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John Ogu: Nigerian seeks fresh challenges outside Israel

Fri, 04/12/2019 - 15:41
Nigeria midfielder John Ogu admits he is set to leave Israeli side Hapoel Beer Sheva at the end of the season.
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Mohamed Salah video abuse is 'disgusting' says Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp

Fri, 04/12/2019 - 14:59
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp says the abuse directed at Mohamed Salah in a song sung by a small number of Chelsea fans is "disgusting".
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Arsenal investigate after Napoli's Kalidou Koulibaly allegedly racially abused by fan

Fri, 04/12/2019 - 14:18
A video appearing to show an Arsenal fan racially abusing Napoli's Kalidou Koulibaly is being investigated, the club say.
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Cuban doctors kidnap: Gunmen seize medics in north-east Kenya

Fri, 04/12/2019 - 13:07
The two are thought to have been taken to Somalia after the attack in which one policeman was killed.
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Sudan coup: Military reaches out to protesters

Fri, 04/12/2019 - 13:04
The army seeks to reassure people protesting against the coup that its only concern is public order.
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Jumia: 'Africa's Amazon' in landmark stock market listing

Fri, 04/12/2019 - 13:00
Jumia is worth $1bn-plus and will be the first African tech start-up listed on the New York stock market.
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London's unlikely link with Sudanese demonstrations

Fri, 04/12/2019 - 11:22
A pub in London has become a hotspot for Sudanese activists and demonstrators have a special chant for it.
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Omar al-Bashir: How Sudan's military strongmen stayed in power

Fri, 04/12/2019 - 01:15
Sudan's coup saw the overthrow of an unpopular president but those close to him want to stay in power.
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Teen conservationist: 'Why I adopted a cheetah'

Fri, 04/12/2019 - 01:11
Kenyan teenager Some, who adopted big cat Diji when she was 17, wants to be a conservationist.
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Mohamed Salah: Chelsea bar three people over video calling Liverpool striker a 'bomber'

Thu, 04/11/2019 - 23:35
Chelsea stop three people from attending their Europa League quarter-final after a video appeared to show them making abusive comments about Liverpool's Mohamed Salah.
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Pope Francis kisses feet of rival South Sudan leaders

Thu, 04/11/2019 - 23:34
The 82-year-old pontiff kneels down in front of each leader and then appeals for peace.
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Sudan coup: Protesters defy curfew after military ousts Bashir

Thu, 04/11/2019 - 22:03
Thousands reject military rule hours after long-time leader Omar al-Bashir is overthrown and arrested.
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The Confederation of African Football 'sacks' General Secretary Amr Fahmy

Thu, 04/11/2019 - 19:38
Amr Fahmy is dismissed by the Confederation of African Football from his role as the organisation's general secretary.
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Africa Cup of Nations 2019 draw - all you need to know

Thu, 04/11/2019 - 17:41
The Africa Cup of Nations draw takes place on Friday, with several Premier League players waiting to discover their respective countries' fate.
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Omar al-Bashir: Sudan military says it has ousted ruler after protests

Thu, 04/11/2019 - 14:29
After mass protests, the military says it has ousted and arrested long-time leader Omar al-Bashir.
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Sudan: Defence minister Awad Ibn Ouf says president Omar al-Bashir arrested

Thu, 04/11/2019 - 14:21
Sudan's president Omar al-Bashir has been removed from power and arrested, according to the country's defence minister.
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African Nations Championship: Ethiopia not ready to host 2020

Thu, 04/11/2019 - 14:18
Ethiopia's Football Federation president Esayas Jira is doubtful the country will be ready to host next year's African Nations Championship (CHAN).
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Omar al-Bashir ousted: How Sudan got here

Thu, 04/11/2019 - 14:11
Five significant moments explain how Omar al-Bashir lost power in Sudan after nearly 30 years.
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Confederation Cup: Sudan's Al Hilal against Etoile postponed

Thu, 04/11/2019 - 13:22
The political turmoil in Sudan means the Confederation Cup tie between Sudanese club Al Hilal and Tunisia's Etoile du Sahel is postponed.
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