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Torture exposed at Somali rehab clinic in Kenya

Mon, 07/30/2018 - 02:02
Patients are found to be routinely abused at a "healing" centre in a Somali area of Kenya’s capital.
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Carl Ikeme in Nigeria's future coaching plans

Sun, 07/29/2018 - 17:51
Carl Ikeme is set to be offered a role on Nigeria coach Gernot Rohr's back-room staff after announcing his retirement at the age of 32.
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Ethiopian dam engineer Simegnew Bekele's funeral draws thousands

Sun, 07/29/2018 - 17:17
Simegnew Bekele, the project manager of Ethiopia's controversial new dam, had been shot dead.
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Angola win Cosafa event to earn place at 2019 U-17 Nations Cup

Sun, 07/29/2018 - 16:46
Angola win the Cosafa Under-17 championship to qualify for next year's Under-17 Africa Cup of Nations in Tanzania.
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Zimbabwe election: Robert Mugabe gives surprise speech on eve of poll

Sun, 07/29/2018 - 14:07
On the eve of the election, the ousted ex-president vows not to vote for his Zanu-PF successor.
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Faouzi Benzarti returns as Tunisia's new national coach

Sun, 07/29/2018 - 13:59
The Tunisia Football Federation confirms the return of Faouzi Benzarti as the national team's new head coach.
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Mahrez injured as Man City beat Bayern

Sun, 07/29/2018 - 03:00
A young Manchester City team fight back from 2-0 down to beat German champions Bayern Munich 3-2 in Miami.
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Why Ethiopia is grieving 'hero' dam engineer Simegnew Bekele

Sun, 07/29/2018 - 02:17
Simegnew Bekele came to represent the patriotic hopes for the entire nation with his project to dam the Nile.
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Zimbabwe election: Can post-Mugabe vote heal divisions?

Sun, 07/29/2018 - 01:43
The most momentous election campaign since the end of colonial rule in 1980 shows deep divisions.
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Zimbabwe election: What do young voters want?

Sun, 07/29/2018 - 01:42
As Zimbabwe prepares for its first election since Robert Mugabe left power, what are the priorities for young voters?
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Liberian midwife: I have 1,000 babies named after me

Sun, 07/29/2018 - 01:03
Midwife Alice delivered her first baby at gunpoint during Liberia's first civil war.
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Egypt court sentences 75 to death over 2013 pro-Morsi protests

Sat, 07/28/2018 - 17:00
The case focused on violence that broke out after President Morsi was removed in 2013.
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Nigeria Federation opens preliminary investigation into Salisu Yusuf

Sat, 07/28/2018 - 16:20
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) confirms it has opened preliminary investigations into an allegation of bribery against coach Salisu Yusuf.
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Etoile du Sahel reach African Champions League quarter-finals

Sat, 07/28/2018 - 14:01
Etoile du Sahel beat Mbabane Swallows to become the first club to reach the quarter-finals of this season's African Champions League.
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Zimbabwe comedians laugh at power after Robert Mugabe

Sat, 07/28/2018 - 01:44
Zimbabwean comics test the limits as they wait to see if historic elections bring new freedoms.
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Tanzania retain Cecafa Women's Cup

Fri, 07/27/2018 - 20:22
Tanzania's Kilimanjaro Queens retain the regional Cecafa Women's Challenge Cup, finishing ahead of Uganda on goal difference.
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Ghana MPs giggle over 'Wise Vagina' village name

Fri, 07/27/2018 - 16:24
Areas named after genitals leave parliament in Ghana in fits of laughter.
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African duo name Under-20 Women's World Cup squads

Fri, 07/27/2018 - 16:08
Africa's representatives at the Under-20 Women's World Cup finals, Nigeria and Ghana, have named their squads for next month's finals.
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Carl Ikeme: Wolverhampton Wanderers goalkeeper announces retirement

Fri, 07/27/2018 - 14:06
Wolves goalkeeper Carl Ikeme, who was diagnosed with acute leukaemia in July 2017, announces his retirement from football.
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The nation where many think cycling is only for children

Fri, 07/27/2018 - 12:51
Amateur cyclists in Sudan are challenging perceptions that biking is not for adults.
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