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Niger man deported by Israel marooned in Ethiopian airport

Mon, 02/18/2019 - 02:10
A man from Niger expelled from Israel has been stranded at an airport in Ethiopia since November.
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Nairobi parkour runner on why it should be in the Olympics

Mon, 02/18/2019 - 02:02
Michael has been doing flips since seeing parkour videos on YouTube.
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Under-20 Africa Cup of Nations: Mali beat Senegal on penalties to lift trophy

Sun, 02/17/2019 - 20:05
Mali beat Senegal 3-2 on penalties to win the 2019 Under-20 Africa Cup of Nations in Niger, after the match ends 1-1.
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Liberia gold mine collapse: Dozens arrested at 'lawless' rescue site

Sun, 02/17/2019 - 18:15
More than 60 are held as Liberian authorities seek to restore order at a mine where dozens are trapped.
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Basketball Africa League: Professional competition to launch in 2020

Sun, 02/17/2019 - 16:47
The National Basketball Association and the International Basketball Federation are to launch a professional league in Africa in 2020.
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Caf president Ahmad responds to criticism from ExCo member Musa Bility

Sun, 02/17/2019 - 15:25
Confederation of African Football (Caf) president Ahmad responds publicly for the first time to the criticism levelled at him by Caf ExCo member Musa Bility.
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Nigeria election 2019: Observers urge calm after delay

Sun, 02/17/2019 - 11:04
The African Union, EU and UN appeal to Nigerians to be patient and support the electoral system.
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How a street painter from Benin got an art exhibition in Finland

Sun, 02/17/2019 - 01:40
How Louis Houenoude went from being a barber shop sign painter in Benin to having an exhibition in Finland.
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Colobus monkeys in Kenya 'threatened by humans'

Sun, 02/17/2019 - 01:33
A conservationist is providing a safe space for colobus monkeys in Kenya.
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Sri Lanka's last-wicket win stuns SA

Sat, 02/16/2019 - 21:13
Kusal Perera hits an unbeaten 153 as Sri Lanka chase 304 to claim a stunning one-wicket win over South Africa in the first Test in Durban.
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Mercy Akide-Udoh: African legend calls for more games for Nigeria's women

Sat, 02/16/2019 - 18:39
African legend Mercy Akide-Udoh, says preparation must be a priority for Nigeria's women's team to avoid an early exit at this year's Women's World Cup.
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Ethiopian teen breaks 22-year-old record

Sat, 02/16/2019 - 17:14
Ethiopian teenager Samuel Tefera breaks Hicham El Guerrouj's 22-year-old 1500m indoor world record with a stunning display in Birmingham.
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Nigeria election 2019: Appeal for calm after shock delay

Sat, 02/16/2019 - 15:28
Political parties vent anger at the election commission after voting is postponed at the 11th hour.
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Zimbabwe flooding: Nine rescued from Kadoma mine shaft

Sat, 02/16/2019 - 14:56
Hope had faded for dozens trapped underground after a dam burst nearby.
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Anger and frustration after poll delay

Sat, 02/16/2019 - 12:20
Disbelief turned to outrage as news of the one-week delay in the presidential vote began to spread.
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Nigeria elections postponed for a week

Sat, 02/16/2019 - 03:23
The country's electoral commission announces the move just hours before voting is due to begin.
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Eskom crisis: Why the lights keep going out in South Africa

Sat, 02/16/2019 - 02:23
How did Africa's most-industrialised country end up running out of electricity?
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Vitiligo: Skin condition bought Kenyan friends closer together

Sat, 02/16/2019 - 01:26
Kenyan friends Julie Asuju and Wangui Njee talk about their experiences of living with Vitiligo.
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Gene-edited animal plan to relieve poverty in Africa

Fri, 02/15/2019 - 23:00
Researchers in Edinburgh develop gene-edited farm animals for poor farmers in Africa.
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Dozens of bodies found in north-west Nigeria

Fri, 02/15/2019 - 21:07
Police find the bodes of 66 people, including 22 children and 12 women, killed in villages.
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