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Pape Diop in emotional tribute to Espanyol after Eibar switch

Sun, 24/12/2017 - 17:55
Senegal international Pape Diop takes to social media to pay tribute to Spanish club Espanyol after sealing a move to rivals Eibar.
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DR Congo winger Yannick Bolasie inspired by Everton crowd

Sun, 24/12/2017 - 15:26
DR Congo winger Yannick Bolasie says the reception from Everton fans has inspired him to 'push even harder' as he continues his comeback from injury.
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Mystery illness threatens to end former Sierra Leone U-17 star's career

Sun, 24/12/2017 - 11:34
Former Sierra Leone Under-17 World Cup player Emerson Samba's career looks to be over after suffering paralysis at the age of 30.
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Giving back to the charity that helped me at Christmas

Sun, 24/12/2017 - 01:25
Joshua used to receive gifts from the Santa's Shoe Box charity, but now he helps out as a volunteer.
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Zimbabwe takeover leader Chiwenga named Mnangagwa's deputy

Sat, 23/12/2017 - 15:48
Constantino Chiwenga led the military takeover that culminated in Robert Mugabe's removal.
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Liberia election: What you need to know

Fri, 22/12/2017 - 15:46
Liberians are due to go to the polls on 26 December.
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Exporting Swaziland's hand-made candles

Fri, 22/12/2017 - 13:17
How hand-made candles from Swaziland are competing with mass-produced rivals from China.
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Can Cyril Ramaphosa foster economic recovery?

Fri, 22/12/2017 - 12:56
If Cyril Ramaphosa, the new leader of the ANC becomes South Africa's president, he will need a robust economic strategy.
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Poll position?

Fri, 22/12/2017 - 09:25
The man who served as Ellen Johnson Sirleaf's deputy is attempting to follow in her footsteps.
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'King George'

Fri, 22/12/2017 - 09:22
The former footballer running to be Liberia's next president is the star of a rags-to-riches tale.
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Africa's week in pictures

Fri, 22/12/2017 - 09:18
A selection of the best photos from across and about Africa this week.
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Tanzanian innovator builds hydropower plant for village

Fri, 22/12/2017 - 01:40
John Mwafute harnessed the power of a nearby waterfall to bring electricity to more than 250 homes.
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Lebo Diseko: Will Jacob Zuma be ousted as South Africa's president?

Thu, 21/12/2017 - 13:51
With Jacob Zuma no longer leader of the ANC, we ask what next for the South African president.
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Ramaphosa vows to fight South Africa corruption

Thu, 21/12/2017 - 11:44
The new ANC leader pledges "radical economic transformation" for South Africa.
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Tanzania's wheelchair tennis ace

Thu, 21/12/2017 - 01:45
Juma Hamisi lost his leg in a bus accident but now he plays sport for his country.
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In the lap of the gods

Thu, 21/12/2017 - 01:14
Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani looks at why Nigerians believe they will be the lucky ones to reach Europe.
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Ahmed Rouaba: Defying the odds to become mayor in Algeria

Wed, 20/12/2017 - 11:49
Zahia Benkara was hated by both religious conservatives and secular society. So how did she win?
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Why are Uganda's politicians smashing plates?

Wed, 20/12/2017 - 07:11
Utensils and bottles of urine were also allegedly found in parliament as politicians expressed their disapproval.
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Nigeria fake drugs: 'My patient woke up mid-surgery'

Wed, 20/12/2017 - 01:11
Officers in Nigeria's city of Lagos are on the hunt for fake drugs to save lives.
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Antenna power

Wed, 20/12/2017 - 01:02
South African firm Poynting in a global leader in the design and manufacturing of antennae.
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