Belgium gasses chicks due to fly to Congo

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Firefighters were called in to end the birds' suffering as they were suffocating in a hot container.

Zambia university apologises for ‘half-naked’ poster

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A university library in Zambia has removed a notice telling female students to dress "modestly".

Nigerian ‘syrup’ ban raids lead to companies closing

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Three Nigerian pharmaceutical companies are closed after being raided by authorities.

Rwanda delays Cecafa women’s cup four days before kick-off

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Rwanda is forced to delay the east and central African women's regional championship the Cecafa Challenge Cup just four days before kick-off.

Nigerian authorities shut three cough syrup manufacturers

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A BBC investigation showed employees illegally selling addictive cough syrup containing codeine.

Rwanda file appeal to Fifa over McKinstry ruling

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The Rwanda Football Association files an appeal against a ruling from Fifa that it must pay former coach Johnny McKinstry almost US $200,000.

World Cup 2026: US, Canada & Mexico bid ‘would create £8bn profit for Fifa’

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A joint bid by the US, Canada and Mexico to host the 2026 World Cup is projected to create a record £10.3bn in revenue and £8.1bn profit.

Zimbabwe’s women’s anti-poaching group protecting elephants

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Zimbabwe's armed female anti-poaching unit protect one of the biggest elephant populations in Africa.

Rwanda landslides after heavy rain bring 2018 death toll to 200

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The government says more than 200 people have been killed by mudslides since January.