Raja Casablanca held at home in Confed Cup

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African giants Raja Casablanca of Morocco and Club Africain of Tunisia are in trouble after the first leg of their Confederation Cup last-32 fixtures.

Holders Wydad score big in opening Champions League defence

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Wydad Casablanca of Morocco began the defence of their African Champions League crown with a big win over Ivory Coast's Williamsville.

What challenges face Sierra Leone’s next president?

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Sierra Leone votes for a new president on 7 March, but what are the challenges the new leader will face?

Caf holds first women’s football symposium in Morocco

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A first ever Confederation of African Football (Caf) women's football symposium opens in the Moroccan city of Marrakech.

Listeria outbreak: South African neighbours ban meat exports

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South Africa recalls polony and other meats, after a food poisoning outbreak kills 180 people.

Shepherd Bushiri: Meeting the man who ‘walks on air’

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Shepherd Bushiri is known around Africa for his "miracles" - including appearing to walk on air.

Lassa fever: The killer disease with no vaccine

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Since the beginning of the year, Nigeria has been gripped by an outbreak of the deadly Lassa fever.

IS video ‘shows deaths of US soldiers in Niger ambush’

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The video purports to show US soldiers being ambushed by IS-linked militants in Niger.

South Africa listeria: Source of ‘world’s worst outbreak’ found

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A South African factory is blamed for a listeria outbreak that has killed 180 people in a year.

Sierra Leonean goalkeeper, Al Hadji Sesay, aims high

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Young Sierra Leonean goalkeeper, Al Hadji Sesay, says it is much easier for an outfield African player to make it in Europe than it is for a goalkeeper.