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Cyclone Idai: Cholera cases reported in storm-hit Mozambique

Fri, 03/22/2019 - 21:03
Cases are reported in the flooded port city of Beira, a week after it was hit by a deadly cyclone.
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Africa Cup of Nations: Malawi hold Morocco in final qualifier

Fri, 03/22/2019 - 16:01
Malawi and Morocco play out a goalless draw on the final weekend of qualifying for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations finals in Egypt.
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Cyclone Idai: Zimbabwe's desperate search for the missing

Fri, 03/22/2019 - 15:30
Communities in Zimbabwe continue to search through rubble for family members missing after the storm.
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Cyclone Idai: 'We saw 200 bodies by the roadside'

Fri, 03/22/2019 - 14:04
A stranded motorist in Mozambique tells of the scene of devastation along the Beira to Chimoio highway.
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Banned Togo referee denies agreeing to to manipulate match

Fri, 03/22/2019 - 13:50
Banned Togolese referee Kokou Hougnimon Fagla admits he was asked to manipulate an international friendly but did not agree to do so.
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Ghana bus crash: Dozens killed after two buses collide in Bono East

Fri, 03/22/2019 - 13:49
Police say the vehicles were travelling in separate directions when the crash occurred.
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Kelechi Iheanacho: Nigeria coach questions striker's commitment

Fri, 03/22/2019 - 13:06
Nigeria coach Gernot Rohr questions Leicester City striker Kelechi Iheanacho's commitment and professionalism to the national team.
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Kenyans angry over Turkana drought response

Fri, 03/22/2019 - 11:49
Kenyans have accused their government of ignoring drought victims in north-west Kenya.
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John Mikel Obi: I thought I would find out kidnappers had shot my father

Fri, 03/22/2019 - 11:08
John Mikel Obi says he thought he would find out his father had been shot after playing in a World Cup game for Nigeria.
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Gael Bigirimana: Hibs and Burundi midfielder on how he talked his way into football

Fri, 03/22/2019 - 09:29
Hibs and Burundi midfielder Gael Bigirimana says he owes his career to a trip to the shops to buy milk.
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Cyclone Idai: What are the immediate dangers?

Fri, 03/22/2019 - 01:28
Aid agencies warn that it is becoming more dangerous, not less, in southern Africa after Cyclone Idai.
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Africa's week in pictures: 15-21 March 2019

Fri, 03/22/2019 - 01:21
A selection of the week's best photos from across the continent and beyond.
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Five former Stasi members quizzed over Lockerbie bombing

Thu, 03/21/2019 - 21:51
Individuals who worked for the East German intelligence service have been questioned as part of the ongoing inquiry.
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Women's World Cup: Cameroon set for competitive test

Thu, 03/21/2019 - 16:05
Cameroon will travel to China for a four nation tournament as they seek competitive matches ahead of the Women's World Cup.
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Cyclone Idai: How the storm tore into southern Africa

Thu, 03/21/2019 - 15:57
Parts of southern Africa have been left devastated after Cyclone Idai swept through Mozambique, Malawi and Zimbabwe, destroying towns and villages in its path.
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Italian club AS Roma launch Pidgin twitter account

Thu, 03/21/2019 - 14:54
Italian club AS Roma hopes to further improve its connection with fans in Nigeria by setting up a Pidgin Language Twitter account.
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Zambia bans 'Viagra' energy drink

Thu, 03/21/2019 - 14:35
Some consumers had complained about unwanted side-effects, prompting the authorities to investigate.
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Nigeria yet to approach Arsenal's Folarin Balogun

Thu, 03/21/2019 - 14:02
Nigeria under-20 coach Paul Aigbogun would welcome Arsenal teenager Folarin Balogun to his squad but has not spoken to him about switching national allegiances.
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Fifa bans Togo referee Kokou Hougnimon Fagla for life

Thu, 03/21/2019 - 10:17
Fifa bans Togo referee Kokou Hougnimon Fagla for life after finding him guilty of accepting a bribe to manipulate a friendly international.
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Esperance to take on Constantine in African Champions League quarters

Thu, 03/21/2019 - 08:24
All the details of the draw for the quarter finals of the African Champions League and Confederation Cup.
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