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Algeria’s Yacine Benzia omitted from Fenerbache league squad

February 7, 2019 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Algeria's Yacine Benzia is omitted omission from the Fenerbache squad for the second half of the Turkish league season.

South Africa Gloria coal mine explosion ‘kills six’

February 7, 2019 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

About 20 people are still trapped in the abandoned mine where some had gone to steal copper, police say.

Under-20 Africa Cup of Nations: Senegal secure World Cup place

February 7, 2019 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Senegal will not ease off despite sealing a place at the Under-20 World Cup with a second win at the Africa Cup of Nations in Niger

Brighton boss Chris Hughton says up to FA to take action over alleged Gaetan Bong chant

February 7, 2019 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Brighton boss Chris Hughton says it is up to the FA to take action over an alleged derogatory chant aimed at Gaetan Bong by West Brom fans.

Brighton boss Chris Hughton says up to FA to take action over alleged Gaetan Bong chant

February 7, 2019 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Brighton boss Chris Hughton says it is up to the FA to take action over an alleged derogatory chant aimed at Gaetan Bong by West Brom fans.

Atiku Abubakar woos Nigerians with a reminder of the good times

February 6, 2019 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Atiku Abubakar, 75, is basing his sixth presidential bid on promises to restore Nigeria's economy.

Atiku Abubakar, Nigeria’s political operator with the Midas touch

February 6, 2019 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Atiku Abubakar, the man hoping to unseat Nigeria's president, is a veteran politician and business tycoon.

Uganda tourism: ‘Curvy women’ comments prompt backlash

February 6, 2019 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

There has been major backlash against the plan to attract visitors using images of plus-size women.

Muhammadu Buhari, Nigeria’s embattled leader

February 6, 2019 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Muhammadu Buhari, the "new broom" president, hoping to win a second term in office.

FGM and male circumcision aren’t the same: Nimco Ali

February 6, 2019 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Nimco Ali wants to educate people about the risks and the violent reality of FGM, which she survived.