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Fifa and France sign agreement on African football development

Sun, 12/09/2018 - 17:14
Football's world governing body Fifa and the French Football Federation (FFF) sign an agreement aimed at developing football in Francophone Africa.
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Sudan helicopter crash kills officials

Sun, 12/09/2018 - 14:50
The aircraft exploded in flames after it hit a communications tower, reports say.
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Thousands walk on Ethiopia Car Free Day

Sun, 12/09/2018 - 13:31
The initiative is aimed at promoting a healthy lifestyle and reducing pollution caused by vehicles.
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Uganda party cruise tragedy: ‘Too drunk to balance the boat’

Sun, 12/09/2018 - 03:04
Six survivors speak about how a day of revelry turned into tragedy as a party boat sank 200m from the shore.
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Coloured wedding dresses are on trend: Designer Ogake Mosomi

Sun, 12/09/2018 - 01:03
Abandoning white gowns means women can wear them more than once, says Kenyan designer Ogake Mosomi.
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African champions Nigeria will face hosts France at 2019 Women's World Cup

Sat, 12/08/2018 - 19:05
African champions Nigeria are drawn in Group A of the 2019 Women's World Cup where they will face the hosts France.
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Algeria beatifications are first in a Muslim nation

Sat, 12/08/2018 - 17:08
The first such ceremony in a Muslim nation was for 19 Catholics killed in Algeria's civil war.
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Congo Brazzaville emerge as contenders to host 2019 Africa Cup of Nations

Sat, 12/08/2018 - 13:59
Congo Brazzaville emerge as contenders to host next year's Africa Cup of Nations, according to Constant Omari, a senior official at Caf.
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Cherrie: I'm not 100% Swedish or Somali

Sat, 12/08/2018 - 13:01
Hip hop star Cherrie talks success and identity as a black woman of Somali heritage in Scandinavia.
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Africa 'world's worst for road traffic deaths'

Fri, 12/07/2018 - 19:41
WHO report says many African and South American countries do not have sufficient speed limit laws.
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South Africa mob kills suspected arsonist

Fri, 12/07/2018 - 15:11
The man died in hospital following suspicions he started a fire which has left hundreds homeless.
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Arsenal to talk to players over nitrous oxide inhalation allegations

Fri, 12/07/2018 - 12:06
Arsenal players will be "spoken to" by club chiefs after images emerged allegedly showing four members of the first team inhaling nitrous oxide.
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MSF ship Aquarius ends migrant rescues in Mediterranean

Fri, 12/07/2018 - 10:18
The charity blames its decision on "sustained attacks" on rescue efforts by European nations.
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Africa's week in pictures: 30 November-6 December 2018

Fri, 12/07/2018 - 01:05
A selection of the best photos from across Africa this week.
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Senegal unveils Museum of Black Civilisations

Thu, 12/06/2018 - 20:16
China helped build the museum with a donation of about $34m (£27m).
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Diane Rwigara: Rwanda government critic acquitted

Thu, 12/06/2018 - 16:55
It is a big win for the young opposition leader, who was arrested after challenging the president.
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Luke Reddy: Ghana boxer's rise from homeless to world success

Thu, 12/06/2018 - 15:10
From training in parks to sleeping on a gym floor, WBO world super-bantamweight champion Isaac Dogboe is now set for Madison Square Garden.
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'I'll be the first Tanzanian Hollywood director'

Thu, 12/06/2018 - 11:10
Timoth Conrad is a self-taught filmmaker who wants to be Tanzania's first Hollywood director.
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Kenya's Mr and Miss Albinism beauty pageant

Thu, 12/06/2018 - 01:27
The Mr and Miss Albinism beauty pageant in Nairobi aims to support those with the hereditary condition.
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Liberia electricity crisis: 'About 60% of power stolen'

Wed, 12/05/2018 - 18:16
People are making illegal connections to homes and offices, cheating the state utility, officials say.
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