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World Cup 2026: Morocco write to Fifa as US territories permitted to vote

Wed, 05/23/2018 - 13:23
The Moroccan Football Federation writes to Fifa to complain about US territories being allowed to vote for the World Cup hosts.
Categories: Africa

Ghana FA boss Kwesi Nyantakyi returns to face investigation

Wed, 05/23/2018 - 12:55
The head of the Ghana Football Association Kwesi Nyantakyi arrives in the country on Wednesday to face an investigation ordered by President Nana Akufo-Addo.
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Champions League: Horoya hold Mamelodi Sundowns

Wed, 05/23/2018 - 10:08
Guinea's Horoya score late to earn a 2-2 draw with visiting South Africa's Mamelodi Sundowns in Group C of the African Champions League.
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UK man raped children in Kenya

Tue, 05/22/2018 - 22:21
Keith Morris, 72, from Hull, denied nine charges, which he committed while on holiday in Kenya.
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Notts County: Shola Ameobi and Alan Smith leave League Two club

Tue, 05/22/2018 - 18:35
Ex-Newcastle striker Shola Ameobi and former England forward Alan Smith are among 11 players released by Notts County.
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Leon Balogun: Brighton sign Nigeria international on free transfer

Tue, 05/22/2018 - 18:06
Brighton complete the signing of Nigeria international defender Leon Balogun on a free transfer.
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Senegal striker Demba Ba accepts World Cup omission

Tue, 05/22/2018 - 13:34
Senegal striker Demba Ba says he is not 'too disappointed' at being overlooked for the Teranga Lions' squad for the World Cup.
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The Gambian village transformed by graffiti

Tue, 05/22/2018 - 01:37
What happened when international street artists, who normally paint murals on urban walls, headed to rural Gambia.
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Clare Spencer: The graffiti artists who took over a village

Tue, 05/22/2018 - 01:37
What happened when international street artists, who normally paint murals on urban walls, headed to rural Gambia.
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'I want to be like Mo Salah'

Tue, 05/22/2018 - 01:36
Aspiring footballers in Mo Salah's hometown are taking inspiration from the Liverpool FC ace.
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'I want to be like Mo Salah'

Tue, 05/22/2018 - 01:36
Aspiring footballers in Mo Salah's hometown are taking inspiration from the Liverpool FC ace.
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Could illegal mines in Ghana lead to an increase in chocolate prices?

Mon, 05/21/2018 - 10:30
There's a warning that cocoa plantations in Ghana are being turned into illegal gold mines.
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Kadaria Ahmed: How my home town became a bloodbath

Sat, 05/19/2018 - 01:35
The brewing crisis in Nigeria's Zamfara State has the potential to become as deadly as the Boko Haram conflict.
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Letter from Africa: Why is no-one talking about the Zamfara conflict?

Sat, 05/19/2018 - 01:35
The brewing crisis in Nigeria's Zamfara State has the potential to become as deadly as the Boko Haram conflict.
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'We do custom artwork on our skateboards'

Fri, 05/18/2018 - 12:49
Former professional skateboarder Kent Lingeveldt has turned his sport into a business.
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What happened to Cape Town's 'Day Zero'?

Fri, 05/18/2018 - 12:45
Cape Town's "Day Zero" when taps would run dry, has been postponed - but drought problems remain.
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The innocent kids growing up behind bars

Fri, 05/18/2018 - 04:53
Some of these children have never even seen life outside prison but one woman is trying to help.
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The innocent kids growing up behind bars

Fri, 05/18/2018 - 04:53
Some of these children have never even seen life outside prison but one woman is trying to help.
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Africa's week in pictures: 11 May - 17 May 2018

Fri, 05/18/2018 - 02:06
A selection of the best photos from across Africa this week.
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Rafiki director Wanuri Kahiu on Cannes success and Kenya ban

Fri, 05/18/2018 - 01:12
Rafiki director Wanuri Kahiu on Kenya's decision to ban the film, and its success at the Cannes Film Festival.
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