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South African Kessie Nair arrested for rant against Cyril Ramaphosa

Thu, 09/20/2018 - 12:03
A South African man is charged after his racist tirade against President Ramaphosa caused outrage.
Categories: Africa

Pierre Francois Aubameyang and Daniel Cousin take over Gabon

Thu, 09/20/2018 - 11:22
Former internationals Pierre Francois Aubameyang and Daniel Cousin take over as joint coaches of Gabon after Jose Antonio Camacho's contract was not renewed.
Categories: Africa

Kenya rise as Ghana drop on September's Fifa rankings

Thu, 09/20/2018 - 10:58
Kenya move up the latest Fifa world rankings thanks to their 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying win over Ghana, who fall six places.
Categories: Africa

Letter from Africa: The link between earth tremors, God and Nigeria's elections

Thu, 09/20/2018 - 01:37
Why some earth tremors in Nigerian's capital, Abuja, have caused such a stir.
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Osborne Macharia on the Afrofuturism revolution

Thu, 09/20/2018 - 01:10
Visual artist Osborne Macharia wants the cultural movement to revolutionise the perception of Africa.
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'£6,500 buys a penalty" - how corruption eats at the heart of Algerian football

Wed, 09/19/2018 - 14:27
A BBC investigation reveals how systemic corruption has been allowed to go unchecked at every level in the Algerian game.
Categories: Africa

Who is vying for control of the Nigeria Football Federation?

Wed, 09/19/2018 - 14:10
Four men are vying to be next president of the Nigeria Football Federation with elections set to go ahead despite moves to prevent them.
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South Africa gangs 'threaten' rare sea snail existence

Wed, 09/19/2018 - 13:13
A survey finds drug gangs are involved in the illegal fishing of abalone, putting it at risk.
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Under-17 Africa Cup of Nations line-up complete

Wed, 09/19/2018 - 12:46
Senegal win the final regional qualifying tournament for the Under-17 Africa Cup of Nations to complete the line-up for the 2019 finals.
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Liberian referee Jerry Yekeh cleared by Caf

Wed, 09/19/2018 - 10:28
The Confederation of African Football clears Liberian referee Jerry Yekeh from all allegations of corruption.
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‘I can fix a top Algerian football match for $68,000’

Wed, 09/19/2018 - 01:35
Whistle-blowers tell the BBC how bribery impacts on all levels of football in Algeria.
Categories: Africa

Saad Lamjarred: France detains Moroccan star over rape charge

Tue, 09/18/2018 - 18:18
Prosecutors appealed against the bail set for popular singer Saad Lamjarred, who is charged with rape.
Categories: Africa

Sierra Leone FA offices raided

Tue, 09/18/2018 - 15:23
The offices of the Sierra Leone Football Association are raided by officials from the country's Anti-Corruption Commission.
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South Africa's highest court legalises cannabis use

Tue, 09/18/2018 - 13:39
Pro-marijuana activists cheer following a landmark ruling by the country's highest court.
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UK freezes aid to Zambia over corruption concerns

Tue, 09/18/2018 - 13:22
Ireland, Sweden and Finland also suspend financial aid over corruption concerns.
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South Africa's Keagan Dolly undergoes successful surgery

Tue, 09/18/2018 - 11:27
South Africa midfielder Keagan Dolly undergoes successful surgery on the broken leg he suffered playing for his French club Montpellier.
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South Africa crime: Can the country be compared to a 'war zone'?

Tue, 09/18/2018 - 02:31
Recent data shows that the national murder rate in South Africa is going up.
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Zimbabwe's cholera emergency: 'Stench of sewage' in Harare

Tue, 09/18/2018 - 02:30
Amidst a collapse in public services, water supplies have become contaminated with untreated sewage.
Categories: Africa

Chowberry app prevents food waste in Nigeria

Tue, 09/18/2018 - 01:54
Oscar Ekponimo's mobile app Chowberry connects people to supermarket food that would ordinarily end up in the bin.
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Tackling food waste in Nigeria with an app

Tue, 09/18/2018 - 01:52
Nigerian tech entrepreneur Oscar Ekponimo has invented an app which will help cut down on food waste.
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