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2030 World Cup: ‘Right time’ for Morocco’s sixth bid

Tue, 03/21/2023 - 19:20
Can Morocco become just the second African nation to host a World Cup after announcing a joint bid with Spain and Portugal?
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Rain on the way to parts of East Africa

Tue, 03/21/2023 - 13:55
Up to 200mm of rain could hit areas which have been suffering one of the worst droughts in history.
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The South African choir that performed for Queen Victoria

Tue, 03/21/2023 - 02:14
The group of South African singers wowed 19th Century British audiences but also faced discrimination.
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Cheptegei and Kiplimo on rivalry and 'brotherhood' that surpasses competition

Mon, 03/20/2023 - 18:36
Uganda's long distance champions on their 'family' ties and how they hope to inspire future success for their nation.
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Jeffery Woodke and Olivier Dubois finally freed in West Africa

Mon, 03/20/2023 - 17:32
The journalist and aid worker are finally released after efforts by Nigerien authorities.
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Somalia drought may have killed 43,000 last year - UN

Mon, 03/20/2023 - 14:45
Half of the deaths are thought to be in children, and many thousands more will die, a report says.
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Afcon 2023: ‘I love challenges’ – Keister on Sierra Leone’s bid for back-to-back qualifications

Mon, 03/20/2023 - 14:28
Sierra Leone head coach John Keister is loving the challenge of trying to help Sierra Leone qualify for consecutive Africa Cup of Nations.
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China's President Xi Jinping condemns killings of miners in CAR

Mon, 03/20/2023 - 13:49
President Xi Jinping condemns the killing of nine Chinese nationals in the Central African Republic.
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Kenya protests: One shot dead in pro-Raila Odinga rally

Mon, 03/20/2023 - 13:06
Supporters of opposition stalwart Raila Odinga claim the election was stolen and rally against rising costs.
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Cloete Murray: South African corruption investigator shot dead

Sun, 03/19/2023 - 17:10
Cloete Murray was the liquidator for Bosasa, a company implicated in government contract scandals.
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Nigeria elections 2023: Counting under way in governor polls marred by violence

Sun, 03/19/2023 - 16:34
Violence has marred polling in several states including the commercial city of Lagos.
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Cyclone Freddy: Malawi reels in the aftermath of the tropical storm

Sun, 03/19/2023 - 15:45
Malawi has declared 14 days of mourning following the devastating impact of Cyclone Freddy.
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Kenya's plan to curb alcohol abuse: One pub per town

Sun, 03/19/2023 - 03:55
The deputy president has suggested a radical step to reduce alcohol abuse - closing nearly all pubs.
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UFC 286: Leon Edwards beats Kamaru Usman to retain welterweight title

Sun, 03/19/2023 - 02:02
Leon Edwards beats Kamaru Usman by majority decision to retain the welterweight title at UFC 286 in London.
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Cyclone Freddy in Malawi: Searching for my daughter-in-law in the mud

Sat, 03/18/2023 - 00:54
Rescue teams continue to look for victims after Cyclone Freddy's destructive path through Malawi.
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Kamaru Usman v Leon Edwards: The 'Nigerian Nightmare' aims to regain the title at UFC 286

Fri, 03/17/2023 - 20:46
Nigeria's Kamaru Usman aims to regain his UFC welterweight title when he fights Leon Edwards for the third time.
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Fifa congress: Nigeria legend Okocha calls event in Rwanda a 'huge advert' for Africa

Fri, 03/17/2023 - 20:10
The first elective Fifa congress held on African soil has drawn to a close - but are the main takeaways for the continent?
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Kenya: How Twala women in Laikipia have turned a cactus into biogas profit

Fri, 03/17/2023 - 17:21
Twala women in Laikipia, Kenya have turned a thorny issue into a source of profit and empowerment.
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UK set to ban importing animal hunting trophies

Fri, 03/17/2023 - 15:52
Plans to stop hunters bringing body parts of endangered species to Great Britain are approved by MPs.
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Freddy: The cyclone that lasted more than a month

Fri, 03/17/2023 - 13:53
Cyclone Freddy is one of the world's longest-lasting storms - why was it so bad?
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