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Africa Cup of Nations: What to look out for on day two

Sat, 06/22/2019 - 00:28
Hosts Egypt began their 2019 Africa Cup of Nations campaign with victory over Zimbabwe, so what can we expect on day two?
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Women's World Cup 2019: What to look out for as the last-16 stage gets under way

Fri, 06/21/2019 - 23:51
Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's Women's World Cup game between Germany and Nigeria.
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US suspends visas for Malawi diplomats' domestic workers

Fri, 06/21/2019 - 19:41
The move comes after an official failed to pay $1.1m in damages to a woman trafficked into the US.
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Africa Cup of Nations: Players' union wants four drinks breaks a game due to extreme heat

Fri, 06/21/2019 - 12:15
Africa Cup of Nations games should have four drinks breaks due to "extremely challenging" weather conditions, says players' union Fifpro.
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Critically endangered vultures poisoned en masse in Botswana

Fri, 06/21/2019 - 10:49
Conservationists say the killing of more than 500 birds is one of the largest slaughters documented.
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African Cup of Nations: Seven stars to watch out for

Fri, 06/21/2019 - 09:46
The African Cup of Nations starts on Friday 21 June. We look at the top players to watch out for at the tournament.
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Has an internet blackout killed Sudan's revolution?

Fri, 06/21/2019 - 02:02
The Military Council has switched off the internet in response to protests that took place in early June.
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Africa's week in pictures: 14-20 June 2019

Fri, 06/21/2019 - 01:07
A selection of the week's best photos from across the continent and beyond.
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Women's World Cup: Cameroon score injury-time winner against New Zealand to reach last 16

Thu, 06/20/2019 - 20:19
Ajara Nchout scores two brilliant goals, including an injury-time winner, as Cameroon beat New Zealand 2-1 to reach the last 16 of the World Cup as a best third-placed team.
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Africa Cup of Nations: Egypt play Zimbabwe in first game of tournament

Thu, 06/20/2019 - 15:29
Hosts Egypt play Zimbabwe in the first match of the Africa Cup of Nations - the first time the tournament has been held in Europe's summer.
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Gay refugees sent back to 'homophobic Kenya camp'

Thu, 06/20/2019 - 14:28
The group had been staying in safe houses in Kenya's capital after fleeing attacks, the UN says.
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Fifa confirms appointment of Fatma Samoura in Africa

Thu, 06/20/2019 - 13:09
Fifa confirms the appointment of its general secretary Fatma Samoura as a 'General Delegate for Africa' in light of recent governance issues on the continent.
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Africa Cup of Nations: What to look out for in this summer's tournament

Thu, 06/20/2019 - 09:41
The Africa Cup of Nations gets under way on Friday as hosts Egypt face Zimbabwe. BBC Sport looks at some of the things to keep an eye out for.
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Can pro Fifa player Fully score against Adebayo Akinfenwa in real life?

Thu, 06/20/2019 - 07:22
BBC Sport challenged pro Fifa player Fully to score against Adebayo Akinfenwa in real life.
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MMR Vaccine: 'I was asked why I had vaccinated my child'

Thu, 06/20/2019 - 02:23
With measles cases on the rise in UK, we follow a project aiming to tackle lower vaccination rates in the Somali community.
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Kenya's violent rehab: What happened next?

Thu, 06/20/2019 - 01:09
BBC Africa Eye investigates what followed its probe into unlicensed rehabilitation centres in Nairobi.
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The African 'poverty safari' on wheels

Thu, 06/20/2019 - 01:07
A charity comes in for criticism for its immersive experience depicting the lives of poor African children.
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Cricket World Cup: Kane Williamson's majestic 106 sees New Zealand beat South Africa

Wed, 06/19/2019 - 21:33
New Zealand captain Kane Williamson plays one of the great World Cup innings to steer his side to a tense four-wicket victory over South Africa at Edgbaston.
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Fifa Secretary General Samoura in line for Africa role

Wed, 06/19/2019 - 20:43
Fifa and Caf are considering appointing Fifa General Secretary Fatma Samoura as a 'High Commissioner for Africa' in light of recent governance issues on the continent.
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'I needed 32 surgeries after Kenya Garissa attack'

Wed, 06/19/2019 - 19:24
Anastasia Mikwa was a student at Garissa University when it was attacked by al-Shabab gunmen in 2015.
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