Munir El Haddadi: Barcelona forward challenges Fifa ruling on eligibility

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Barcelona forward Munir El Haddadi is challenging Fifa rules which stop players switching national allegiances.

Semenya wins gold with new record

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South Africa's Caster Semenya strides to Commonwealth 1500m gold as Wales' Melissa Courtney claims a superb bronze medal.

Guinea’s pregnancy trickster jailed

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The healer charged women for herbs that made their stomachs swell up, telling them not to see a doctor.

Commonwealth Games: Scotland lose to Malawi in thrilling finale

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Scotland's Bethan Goodwin misses a chance to draw her side level after failing to convert the final penalty of the match as Malawi take a hard-fought 51-50 win in the netball.

Aya Cissoko: Boxer and author on feminism and fighting back

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French boxer and author Aya Cissoko is encouraging other women to take a stand.

Virunga National Park: DR Congo rangers killed

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Suspected rebels have killed five rangers and their driver in the Virunga National Park.

Nigeria’s Buhari to run in 2019 elections

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The announcement ends months of speculation about the 74-year-old leader's plans.

Rebuilding history – restoring a pharaoh’s ancient boat

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The boat is the second of a pair that has been buried for more than 5,000 years.

Uganda court hears challenge to presidential age-limit move

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The opposition wants to annul an amendment that allows President Museveni, 73, to stand again.

Ghana’s Aduana Stars win big in Confed Cup

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Ghana's Aduana Stars thrash Fosa Juniors of Madagascar 6-1 in the first leg of the Confederation Cup group stage play offs on Sunday.