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Zimbabwe election: Hustling for cash to survive

Thu, 07/26/2018 - 23:38
Nothing shows the desperate state of Zimbabwe's economy more than the severe shortage of cash.
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Egypt zoo accused of painting donkey to look like a zebra

Thu, 07/26/2018 - 16:09
Cairo's International Garden municipal park denies painting black stripes on the animal.
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South Sudan spends $16m on cars for MPs

Thu, 07/26/2018 - 15:09
Each MP has received a loan of $40,000, about two weeks after extending President Kiir's term.
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Rare rhino attacked by lion after botched move

Thu, 07/26/2018 - 13:24
Of 11 rhinos moved to the Tsavo East National Park, 10 have died after the botched relocation.
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African Champions League: Etoile, Mazembe close to last eight

Thu, 07/26/2018 - 12:40
Wins for Tunisia's Etoile du Sahel and TP Mazembe of DR Congo will see them progress to the quarter-finals of the African Champions League.
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DR Congo: The crime behind the chaos

Thu, 07/26/2018 - 12:04
It's one of the world's most mineral rich nations, so why are its people among the planet's poorest?
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Alphonso Davies: Bayern Munich sign 17-year-old for MLS record fee

Thu, 07/26/2018 - 09:46
Bayern Munich sign Vancouver Whitecaps teenage forward Alphonso Davies for $13m (£9.84m) - a record fee paid for an MLS player.
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Man City 1-2 Liverpool: Riyad Mahrez scouting report

Thu, 07/26/2018 - 09:40
BBC Sport looks at the start of record signing Riyad Mahrez's Manchester City career after his £60m move from Leicester.
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Salah & Mane score as Liverpool beat Man City

Thu, 07/26/2018 - 08:11
Mohamed Salah wastes no time in returning to goalscoring form as Liverpool come from behind to beat Manchester City 2-1 in New Jersey.
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What happened to Zimbabwe's land reforms?

Thu, 07/26/2018 - 02:02
Both candidates have questioned Mugabe's controversial policy, in the run-up to the election.
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Mali election: Militia mayhem threatens vote

Thu, 07/26/2018 - 01:37
The presidential election is set for 29 July despite militias terrorising large parts of the country.
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The disabled dancer inspiring Kenyans

Thu, 07/26/2018 - 01:35
Dance into Space is a contemporary dance group in which almost all the members are physically disabled.
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Andre Ayew: Striker leaves Swansea City tour for Fenerbahce talks

Wed, 07/25/2018 - 19:38
Swansea striker Andre Ayew is on his way for talks with Fenerbahce ahead of an expected season-long loan with the Turkish club.
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Dundee United: Yannick Leomba becomes Csaba Laszlo's 12th summer signing

Wed, 07/25/2018 - 17:46
Dundee United make their 12th signing of the summer, bringing in Congolese winger Yannick Loemba on a two-year deal.
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Tyronne Ebuehi has no regrets about playing for Nigeria

Wed, 07/25/2018 - 14:19
Benfica defender Tyronne Ebuehi insists he has no regrets about choosing to play for Nigeria rather than the Netherlands.
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Why Zimbabwe's election is historic

Wed, 07/25/2018 - 13:43
Zimbabweans are going to the polls for the first time in 38 years without Robert Mugabe in power.
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Egypt announces four-man coaching shortlist to replace Cuper

Wed, 07/25/2018 - 10:27
The Egypt Football Association names a four-man coaching shortlist to replace Argentine Hector Cuper.
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Zimbabwe in 10 numbers

Wed, 07/25/2018 - 02:17
The statistics that explain how things have got so bad in Zimbabwe.
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Queen Amina: Nigerian warrior queen

Wed, 07/25/2018 - 01:56
In the 16th Century, ruthless Queen Amina commanded an army of 20,000 men in what is now Nigeria.
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Arron Banks: Brexit donor paid thousands to Lesotho government minister

Tue, 07/24/2018 - 20:49
Leave.EU co-founder Arron Banks says the money was to fund a political campaign and denies corruption.
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