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Formula 1: Morocco Grand Prix talks as owners look for Africa race

Thu, 05/16/2019 - 16:49
Formula 1 is in talks to hold a race in Morocco, according to commercial boss Sean Bratches.
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African Games: Under-20 sides to compete in Morocco

Thu, 05/16/2019 - 15:45
The finalists from the Under-20 Africa Cup of Nations are invited to play at the African Games in Morocco rather than the under-23 sides.
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Africa Cup of Nations: Lyon's Morel set for finals with Madagascar

Thu, 05/16/2019 - 14:17
Lyon's Jeremy Morel is set to play for Madagascar at the Africa Cup of Nations as he is included in an initial 23-man squad.
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Galatasaray's six African players target Turkish double

Thu, 05/16/2019 - 13:22
Galatasaray's six African players win the Turkish Cup as they aim to clinch the domestic double.
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'Body building helped me overcome my depression'

Thu, 05/16/2019 - 12:30
How Sheetal "Strong" Kotak from Kenya used bodybuilding to help overcome her depression.
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Zimbabwe's white farmers: Who will pay compensation?

Thu, 05/16/2019 - 02:26
The government is giving some compensation - but not for the land the farmers lost two decades ago.
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Sudan crisis: Talks stall 'as military demands barricades removed'

Wed, 05/15/2019 - 23:32
Opposition leaders say the military is demanding barricades be dismantled before discussions resume.
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Saido Berahino: Stoke City striker guilty of drinking and driving

Wed, 05/15/2019 - 20:36
The Stoke City striker was disqualified from driving for 30 months and fined £75,000.
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Zainab Aliyu: Nigerian student's Saudi drug charge trauma

Wed, 05/15/2019 - 19:00
Nigerian student Zainab Aliyu is back with her family after the dropping of her Saudi drug charges.
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Niger ambush: Militants kill 17 soldiers near Mali

Wed, 05/15/2019 - 18:52
The attack happened near the village of Tongo Tongo where four US troops were killed in 2017.
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Under-20 World Cup: Mali make one change to squad

Wed, 05/15/2019 - 16:44
Mali retain 20 of the players who won the Under-20 Africa Cup of Nations for the World Cup in Poland.
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Africa Cup of Nations: 17-year-old Steve Mvoue targets Cameroon spot

Wed, 05/15/2019 - 15:26
Cameroon under-17 start Steve Mvoue team is eyeing a place in the senior squad for the Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt.
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Venice Biennale: Is exhibiting tragic migrant ship distasteful?

Wed, 05/15/2019 - 11:49
Critics are angry that a boat in which hundreds died is an exhibit at an international art festival.
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Mikel named in Nigeria's provisional Afcon 2019 squad

Wed, 05/15/2019 - 08:04
World Cup captain returns to the Super Eagles squad for the first time since Russia 2018
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Sudan crisis: Military and opposition agree three-year transition

Wed, 05/15/2019 - 03:37
The ruling military council and an opposition alliance announce steps to full civilian rule in Sudan.
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Teen fencer: 'I want to teach others strategy and confidence'

Wed, 05/15/2019 - 01:26
Nigerian teenager Tonfunmi says fencing helps teach young people strategy and confidence.
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Sudan protests: Outrage as troops open fire on protesters

Tue, 05/14/2019 - 19:43
The ruling military council blamed the violence on "saboteurs" intent on derailing the peace process.
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Under-20 World Cup: South Africa name Lyle Foster for finals

Tue, 05/14/2019 - 16:29
South Africa include Monaco's Lyle Foster in their squad for the Under-20 World Cup in Poland.
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Somalia postpones exams after papers leaked on social media

Tue, 05/14/2019 - 13:37
The authorities discovered that high school exam papers were being shared ahead of the tests.
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Under-20 World Cup: Nigeria omit Villarreal's Samuel Chukwueze

Tue, 05/14/2019 - 12:22
Villarreal's Samuel Chukwueze is left out of Nigeria's squad for the Under-20 World Cup clearing the way for him to play at the Africa Cup of Nations.
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