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South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia will co-host the 2027 men's Cricket World Cup

Tue, 11/16/2021 - 18:16
South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia will co-host the men's Cricket World Cup in 2027.
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Ezinne Kalu: Nigeria star set to miss Women's Basketball World Cup qualifiers

Tue, 11/16/2021 - 16:53
Injury means Nigerian basketball star Ezinne Kalu is set to miss the qualifiers for the Women's Basketball World Cup
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Fifa to review Ghana vs South Africa World Cup qualifier after complaint

Tue, 11/16/2021 - 16:34
Fifa will review South Africa's defeat by Ghana in 2022 World Cup qualifying after the South Africa FA made a complaint.
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Libyan found jointly liable for UK police killing

Tue, 11/16/2021 - 16:32
PC Fletcher was killed outside the Libyan Embassy in 1984 during a protest by anti-Gaddafi activists.
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Zimbabwe risk Fifa ban after Zifa board suspended by government commission

Tue, 11/16/2021 - 14:30
Fifa could ban Zimbabwe from international football after the board of its football association was suspended by a government commission.
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Kamiti escape: Manhunt under way after 'dangerous' Islamists flee Kenya prison

Tue, 11/16/2021 - 13:06
Seven wardens have been arrested after three men escape a maximum-security facility near Nairobi.
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Kampala blasts: Explosions hit Ugandan capital

Tue, 11/16/2021 - 11:39
At least 24 people are injured in the blasts near parliament and the city's police HQ.
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Nigerian army 'shot and killed #EndSars protesters': report

Tue, 11/16/2021 - 00:18
Tens of thousands of Nigerians took to the streets last October as part of the #EndSars protests.
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Alexander Monson: Kenyan policemen jailed over UK aristocrat's death

Mon, 11/15/2021 - 18:03
The officers covered up the torture and killing of Alexander Monson, a judge in Mombasa rules.
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World Cup 2022: 'Robbed' South Africa seek replay of Ghana game

Mon, 11/15/2021 - 11:02
South Africa's FA is to protest to Fifa about the refereeing during Sunday's decisive World Cup qualifying loss to Ghana.
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Ethiopia's Tigray conflict: Why the rest of the world is worried

Mon, 11/15/2021 - 01:06
The stability of the Horn of Africa in part rests on a peaceful resolution to Ethiopia's civil war.
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Two Ugandan soldiers sentenced to death in Somalia

Sun, 11/14/2021 - 19:24
Five soldiers serving with the African Union are found guilty of killing seven civilians in Golweyn.
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World Cup 2022: DR Congo beat Benin to reach African play-offs

Sun, 11/14/2021 - 19:11
DR Congo reach the play-off phase of African World Cup qualifying when beating Benin 2-0 in Kinshasa on Sunday.
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Saif al-Islam Gaddafi: Son of Libya ex-ruler runs for president

Sun, 11/14/2021 - 15:26
Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, wanted on war crimes charges at an international court, registers as a candidate.
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Wilbur Smith: Popular Zambian-born author dies aged 88

Sun, 11/14/2021 - 01:26
The accountant-turned-novelist's 49 books have sold more than 140 million copies worldwide.
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Majorca plane adventure reveals new migrant route

Sun, 11/14/2021 - 01:08
When 20 people fled a passenger plane it shed light on migration routes as well as airport safety.
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The circus helping Senegal's former child beggars

Sun, 11/14/2021 - 01:02
Senegal's only circus troupe was set up to help child beggars get off the streets.
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Egypt: Scorpions kill three and injure hundreds in Aswan

Sat, 11/13/2021 - 20:01
Three people are killed by scorpion stings after storms brought the creatures onto the streets.
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Sudan: Medical group says five killed in anti-coup protests

Sat, 11/13/2021 - 19:56
Five protesters were killed, medics say, days after military leaders tightened their grip on power.
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World Cup 2022: Cameroon and Ivory Coast qualifying battle to go to the wire

Sat, 11/13/2021 - 19:23
Cameroon's battle with Ivory Coast for one 2022 World Cup play-off spot will go down to the wire, as will Nigeria's tussle with Cape Verde.
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