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Africa's week in pictures: 8-14 June 2018

Fri, 06/15/2018 - 01:45
A selection of the best photos from across Africa this week.
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'Ignacius Sancho made me sure of who I am as a black Briton'

Fri, 06/15/2018 - 01:07
A new play tells the story of the first black British voter, almost 250 years ago.
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Boris Becker claims diplomatic immunity in bankruptcy case

Fri, 06/15/2018 - 00:30
The tennis star, who was declared bankrupt in 2017, is a diplomat for the Central African Republic.
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World Cup 2018: Morocco v Iran

Thu, 06/14/2018 - 21:07
Preview followed by live coverage of Friday's World Cup game between Morocco and Iran.
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British film No Shade tackles colourism and dating

Thu, 06/14/2018 - 20:07
The film No Shade centres on dating in Britain.
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Ceuta and Melilla: Spain wants rid of anti-migrant razor wire

Thu, 06/14/2018 - 19:02
The interior minister vows to remove the "anti-migrant" razor wire around Spain's African enclaves.
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Do Ugandan pupils hold the key to fighting misinformation?

Thu, 06/14/2018 - 19:01
Youngsters in Kampala, Uganda, are developing their critical thinking skills to challenge 'fake news'.
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Rachel Saunders: Second missing botanist's body identified

Thu, 06/14/2018 - 18:06
Police identify Rachel Saunders body, months after she and her husband were allegedly kidnapped.
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World Cup 2018: Pick your all-time African XI

Thu, 06/14/2018 - 17:31
Choose your team, share it with your friends and get stats about your players' World Cup history.
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World Cup 2018: Mohamed Salah fit for Egypt's opener against Uruguay

Thu, 06/14/2018 - 15:29
Preview followed by live coverage of Friday's World Cup game between Egypt and Uruguay.
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Africa want a return to the rotation of World Cup hosts

Thu, 06/14/2018 - 14:40
African FA bosses are keen for Fifa to reintroduce a rotation system for World Cup hosting after Morocco failed to land the 2026 World Cup.
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Ugandan wins Africa prize for bloodless malaria test

Thu, 06/14/2018 - 14:12
The device detects signs of malaria by shining a red beam of light on the patient's finger.
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'Ethiopian PM Ahmed said release Tsege or I resign'

Thu, 06/14/2018 - 10:24
Jailed Ethiopian opposition leader Tsege says PM Ahmed threatened to resign unless he was released.
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Daniel Amokachi has high hopes for African teams in Russia

Thu, 06/14/2018 - 09:54
The Nigerian legend has high hopes for African teams in the 2018 World Cup.
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Why landlocked Ethiopia wants to launch a navy

Thu, 06/14/2018 - 02:11
Ethiopia has signed deals with several neighbouring countries for access to their ports.
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Grenfell Tower: Global roots of fire victims

Thu, 06/14/2018 - 01:18
How the Grenfell Tower tragedy sent shockwaves around the world.
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Asbel Kiprop: Former Olympic champion gives up fight to prove innocence

Thu, 06/14/2018 - 00:48
Former Olympic 1500m champion Asbel Kiprop says he has given up trying to prove there was tampering with his positive doping sample.
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Chasing pickpockets, a 45-year-old keeper & pit bull terriers - African players' World Cup journeys

Wed, 06/13/2018 - 21:23
How well do you know the players at the 2018 World Cup? BBC Sport delves into the background of some lesser-known players in Russia.
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Cameroon: Is the country in crisis?

Wed, 06/13/2018 - 18:52
Unrest has gripped Cameroon's English-speaking regions for two years.
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Iwobi: I still need to learn my Nigerian Shaku Shaku dance moves

Wed, 06/13/2018 - 16:15
The Nigerian forward talks about roommates, his favourite goals, and even throws a few moves.
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