Africa Cup of Nations 2019: LeRoy criticises new timing of tournament

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Frenchman Claude LeRoy criticises the new timing of the Africa Cup of Nations, saying that top players arrive exhausted after a long European season.

South Africa: Inside the football-mad township ‘too dangerous’ for scouts to visit

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In one of South Africa's biggest townships, football is an obsession. But its crime rate means talented players go unseen by scouts, who deem it too dangerous to visit.

Sudan military and civilians sign deal to end deadly turmoil

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The military and protesters agree a three-year transition to civilian rule to end the deadly crisis.

The Kenyan centre saving endangered chimpanzees

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Timothy Mwangi has cared for chimpanzees for nearly two decades at this rescue centre in Kenya.

Johnny Clegg, South African musician and activist, dies aged 66

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One of South Africa's best-known musicians and anti-apartheid activists dies at the age of 66.

Blatter labels Samoura’s Caf move ‘colonialist’

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Former president Sepp Blatter says the decision to appoint secretary general Fatma Samoura as the 'Fifa General Delegate for Africa' is a throwback to colonialism while also flouting Fifa rules.

Uber drivers in Nairobi explain why they are on strike

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Uber drivers are striking in Kenya have gone on strike over poor working conditions.

Clarence Seedorf and Patrick Kluivert sacked by Cameroon

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Clarence Seedorf is sacked as Cameroon coach and leaves along with former Dutch team-mate Patrick Kluivert.

Turkish sailors held hostage by armed pirates in Nigeria

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The ship was travelling between Cameroon and the Ivory Coast.

Turkish sailors held hostage by armed pirates in Nigeria

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They were kidnapped by pirates - reportedly for ransom - although eight managed to escape.