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Jude Tebbutt, whose husband was killed when she was taken hostage by pirates, speaks out over the case.

Two of Africa's wealthiest businessmen, Aliko Dangote and Abdulsamad Rabiu, pledge cash rewards to Nigeria's Women's Africa Cup of Nations winners.

Mercy Opande was taunted about her weight, but winning a TV talent contest changed everything.

The account was closed and many tweets deleted when the mistake was shared on social media.

A Cameroonian government minister says Caf's decision to withdraw the country from staging next year's Nations Cup is 'unfair.'