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Confederation Cup: Zamalek's Gross 'sad' about last-gasp Berkane goal

Mon, 05/20/2019 - 10:36
Zamalek coach Christian Gross is 'sad' his side conceded a last-gasp goal to Renaissance Berkane in the first leg of the Confederation Cup final.
Categories: Africa

The hidden lives of ‘housegirls’ in Kenya

Mon, 05/20/2019 - 02:56
A charity in Kenya is calling for the introduction of laws to protect domestic workers to ensure their safety.
Categories: Africa

Malawi election: Albino killings, the president’s fake death and five more things

Mon, 05/20/2019 - 01:28
Seven million Malawians are registered for Tuesday's election - here are seven things about the poll.
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Nigeria celebrate first Women's Wafu cup title win after beating Ivory Coast

Sun, 05/19/2019 - 21:05
Nigeria's Super Falcons clinch their first West African Football Union (Wafu) Zone B Women's Cup.
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On-stage Stonebwoy-Shatta Wale brawl disrupts Ghana music awards

Sun, 05/19/2019 - 17:42
The fight broke out when musician Shatta Wale mounted the stage after rival Stonebwoy was given a prize.
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Ivorian Pepe named best African player in Ligue 1

Sun, 05/19/2019 - 17:36
Ivory Coast and Lille's Nicholas Pepe is named best African player in France's Ligue 1.
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Blast injures tourists on bus near Giza pyramids in Egypt

Sun, 05/19/2019 - 15:24
At least 16 people are hurt near the Grand Egyptian Museum, with most said to be foreign tourists.
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Defender Estelle Johnson targets Cameroon success at Women's World Cup

Sun, 05/19/2019 - 14:42
Defender Estelle Johnson says she is relishing the chance to help Cameroon succeed at the 2019 Women's World Cup in France.
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Sudan crisis: Arrests over protesters' killings

Sun, 05/19/2019 - 14:14
The suspects have confessed to shooting at least five pro-democracy activists, the military says.
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Mali violence: Nigerian peacekeeper killed in Timbuktu

Sun, 05/19/2019 - 12:27
The UN says unknown assailants carried out an attack in an area where Islamist militants are active.
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Bodies of 'twins' found in clean-up of Kenya river

Sun, 05/19/2019 - 11:12
Officials believe they were dumped in a river in Nairobi after an illegal abortion was carried out.
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The boy abducted to guide blind beggars in Nigeria

Sun, 05/19/2019 - 01:50
How a seven-year-old was stolen from his home in Nigeria and the chance encounter with his sister six years later.
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The rumour that led to medical researchers in Ethiopia being killed by a mob

Sun, 05/19/2019 - 01:36
Two scientists were killed by a mob in Ethiopia, who believed they went to a school to poison children.
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Arnold Schwarzenegger drop-kicked at South Africa event

Sat, 05/18/2019 - 19:53
The actor tells fans there is "nothing to worry about" after he was attacked at a public appearance.
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Guinea found guilty of age-cheating and disqualified from U-17 World Cup

Sat, 05/18/2019 - 18:45
Guinea will not take part at this year's Under-17 World cup in Brazil after being found guilty of age-cheating at the recent U-17 Africa Cup of Nations.
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Nigeria Football Federation explains delay in paying coaches

Sat, 05/18/2019 - 16:02
Nigeria's Football Federation says delays in paying coaches were a 'short-term' issue and admits Gernot Rohr has only received a portion of this year's salary.
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Hakim Ziyech: Ajax confirm Ziyech will leave club in summer window

Sat, 05/18/2019 - 15:34
Ajax sporting director Marc Overmars confirms Moroccan star Hakim Ziyech will leave the Dutch champions in the summer transfer window.
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Wilfried Bony: Ivory Coast striker leaves Swansea alongside several senior players

Sat, 05/18/2019 - 10:09
Ivory Coast striker Wilfried Bony is to leave Swansea City, alongside captain Leroy Fer and several other senior players.
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Nigeria's 'giant' on what it's like to be 7ft tall

Sat, 05/18/2019 - 03:19
Hafeez Oladimeji Agoro says that, although many get scared of him at first sight, they end up wanting to take pictures with him.
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2019 Women's World Cup: South Africa coach Desiree Ellis names squad

Fri, 05/17/2019 - 18:31
South Africa women's coach Desiree Ellis springs surprises as she names her Women's World Cup squad.
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