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US Zimbabwe sanctions: Security minister targeted

Sat, 10/26/2019 - 10:24
Owen Ncube is denied entry by the US as thousands march against overseas sanctions.
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How coastal erosion destroyed a Ghanaian village

Sat, 10/26/2019 - 01:04
Sea erosion continues to wreak havoc along West Africa's shoreline, threatening communities.
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East African children found in Belfast 'cold and hungry'

Fri, 10/25/2019 - 21:13
A lawyer who has met some of the children found at Belfast Harbour says they are "coping well".
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Ghana FA: Kurt Okraku is elected as new president after three rounds of voting

Fri, 10/25/2019 - 20:51
Kurt Okraku is the new president of the Ghana Football Association after edging a close election in Accra on Friday that required three rounds of voting.
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Karura Forest: How Kenya reclaimed nature from violent gangs

Fri, 10/25/2019 - 19:49
Ten years ago Nairobi's Karura forest was a no-go zone. Now there are up to 30,000 visitors a month.
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Zimbabweans march against EU and US sanctions

Fri, 10/25/2019 - 15:28
Protesters in the government-backed march say the sanctions have ruined the Zimbabwean economy.
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Nigeria move to end IAAF cash row

Fri, 10/25/2019 - 15:05
Nigeria's sports minister seeks to end a two-year stand-off with the IAAF by refunding money owed to athletics' world governing body.
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Libya reappoint Faouzi Benzarti as coach

Fri, 10/25/2019 - 11:57
The Libya Football Federation reappoints Tunisian Faouzi Benzarti as national coach on a six-month contract.
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Cameroon's Joel Tagueu hails a 'victory' as he plays again after heart troubles

Fri, 10/25/2019 - 11:10
Cameroon international Joel Tagueu says being able to play football again despite being diagnosed with a heart ailment is a "victory".
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Powerlist 2020: WorldRemit CEO Ishmail Ahmed tops list

Fri, 10/25/2019 - 01:34
From Somaliland to picking strawberries and becoming a fintech CEO, Ismail Ahmed tops the Powerlist 2020.
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Zimbabwe sanctions: Who is being targeted?

Fri, 10/25/2019 - 01:23
The country is observing a public holiday to protest against sanctions.
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Sudan revolution: Meet the 'Mother of martyrs'

Fri, 10/25/2019 - 01:17
Ahlam Khidir vowed to fight for her son after he was killed in an anti-government protest in 2013.
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Africa's top shots: 18 - 24 October 2019

Fri, 10/25/2019 - 01:15
A selection of the week's best photos from across the continent and beyond.
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Arsenal 3-2 Vitoria Guimaraes: Nicolas Pepe rescues Gunners in Europe

Thu, 10/24/2019 - 23:39
Substitute Nicolas Pepe rescues Arsenal with two sublime free-kicks in their Europa League group game against Vitoria Guimaraes.
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Egypt protests: The unlikely man behind rare anti-government protests

Thu, 10/24/2019 - 22:15
A businessman turned actor who spurred hundreds to protest in Egypt speaks to the BBC.
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Drought-hit Zimbabwe 'sells young elephants overseas'

Thu, 10/24/2019 - 21:55
Up to 30 young elephants have been flown to another country, believed to be China.
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Egypt protests: The unlikely man behind rare anti-government protests

Thu, 10/24/2019 - 20:55
A businessman turned actor who spurred hundreds to protest in Egypt speaks to the BBC.
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Eritrea teens found in UK after illegal travel

Thu, 10/24/2019 - 19:57
It is thought the teenagers from east Africa were found in the city in recent weeks.
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Libya coach Jalal Damja quits as technical staff sacked

Thu, 10/24/2019 - 15:04
Libya coach Jalal Damja quits as technical staff sacked following elimination from African Nations Championship by Tunisia.
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Hamburg's former refugee Bakery Jatta gets Gambia call-up

Thu, 10/24/2019 - 13:59
Hamburg's former refugee Bakery Jatta is named in a provisional squad for The Gambia's Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers in November.
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