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Man stabbed in Trafalgar Square as Algeria fans celebrate

Sun, 07/21/2019 - 10:16
The attack happened while fans were celebrating winning the Africa Cup of Nations.
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The teen designing eSwatini's traditional regalia

Sun, 07/21/2019 - 01:12
Sandizile Malindiza learnt to make the traditional clothing of her country, formerly known as Swaziland, at 11-years-old.
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Africa Cup of Nations: Algeria celebrate win with thousands of fans in Algiers

Sat, 07/20/2019 - 21:39
Tens of thousands of fans welcome Algeria's victorious Africa Cup of Nations team back home on Saturday for a parade in the capital city Algiers.
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Afcon 2019 top scorer Ighalo calls time on Nigeria career

Sat, 07/20/2019 - 15:01
Nigeria striker Odion Ighalo says his decision to call time on his international career has been the 'hardest' of his life.
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Africa Cup of Nations 2019: How well do you remember this year's tournament?

Fri, 07/19/2019 - 23:00
How well do you remember the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations, which has just finished?
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South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa accused in corruption row

Fri, 07/19/2019 - 20:13
President Cyril Ramaphosa accused by watchdog of misleading parliament and potential money laundering.
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Afcon 2019: Algeria's Riyad Mahrez feels love of his home town

Fri, 07/19/2019 - 16:46
Algeria's attempt to win the Afcon 2019 final will be led by Manchester City star Riyad Mahrez.
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Eritrea Orthodox Church ex-leader expelled for heresy

Fri, 07/19/2019 - 14:44
Six Eritrea Orthodox bishops say the name of former patriarch Antonios "should never be mentioned".
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South Africa's ex-president Jacob Zuma reverses course on corruption inquiry

Fri, 07/19/2019 - 14:27
South Africa's ex-president Jacob Zuma agrees to give further testimony, withdrawing an earlier threat to pull out.
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Beyoncé's Lion King album is more about Beyoncé than The Lion King

Fri, 07/19/2019 - 12:20
The star champions African musicians and rhythms on her 14-track companion piece to the Disney film.
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The African Cup of Nations: 'Fairy-tale' team, cursed jerseys and super fans

Fri, 07/19/2019 - 01:57
As Algeria and Senegal face each other in the final, we look at some of the tournament's high and low points.
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Africa's week in pictures: 12-18 July 2019

Fri, 07/19/2019 - 01:17
A selection of the week's best photos from across the continent and beyond.
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ICC suspend Zimbabwe Cricket for political interference

Thu, 07/18/2019 - 20:41
The International Cricket Council (ICC) suspends Zimbabwe for failing to ensure there is no government interference in its running of the game.
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Ebola: Your questions answered

Thu, 07/18/2019 - 19:20
BBC health and science correspondent James Gallagher answers your questions on the disease.
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Morocco hikers: Three get death penalty for Scandinavian tourist murders

Thu, 07/18/2019 - 19:20
They killed two Scandinavian women, who were found beheaded in the Atlas mountains in December.
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Sudan's military and opposition power-sharing deal explained

Thu, 07/18/2019 - 18:29
After months of talks, Sudan's military and opposition have finally agreed to a power-sharing deal.
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Nigeria's Amaju Pinnick is dismissed as Caf vice-president

Thu, 07/18/2019 - 16:43
Nigeria's Amaju Pinnick is dismissed from his role as a vice-president of the Confederation of African Football (Caf) and replaced by South Africa's Danny Jordaan.
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Senegal v Algeria

Thu, 07/18/2019 - 15:02
Preview followed by live coverage of Friday's Africa Cup of Nations final between Senegal and Algeria.
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Bomber's brother in court after Libya extradition

Thu, 07/18/2019 - 13:16
The brother of Manchester Arena bomber Salman Abedi appears before Westminster magistrates.
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Netball World Cup 2019: South Africa to receive £57,000 bonus if they win title

Thu, 07/18/2019 - 11:18
South Africa's netballers to receive a 1m rand (£57,000) bonus if they win the Netball World Cup in Liverpool.
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