‘Twice as many die’ in Africa after surgery

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Surgery is a "silent killer" because of a lack of medical staff for aftercare, researchers say.

South Africa train crash: ‘Bodies burnt beyond recognition’

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At least 18 people were killed and nearly 270 wounded in the crash and fire, rescue workers say.

Who is vying for control of the Ethiopia Football Federation?

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BBC Sport looks at the five candidates vying to be the next president of the Ethiopia Football Federation, one of the founding members of Confederation of African Football.

From slavery to Italy’s fashion world

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Bassirou fled Burkina Faso because he feared for his life. His life changed thanks to a project in Italy.

Rising from the ashes

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The one thing all Zimbabweans yearn for this year is an economic revival.

Caf president Ahmad explains why they dropped two awards

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Confederation of African Football (Caf) president Ahmad explains why Caf removed two categories from its awards ceremony.

Caf president Ahmad explains why they dropped two awards

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Confederation of African Football (Caf) president Ahmad explains why Caf removed two categories from its awards ceremony.

Equatorial Guinea ‘stops coup attempt by mercenaries’

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Mercenaries attempted to launch a coup in the West African country, its government says.

DR Congo’s Bakambu close to China move

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DR Congo striker Cedric Bakambu is on the verge of moving to Chinese side Beijing Guoan according to his coach at Spanish club Villarreal.

DR Congo’s Ngbakoto leaves QPR for Guingamp

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Winger Yeni Ngbakoto leaves QPR to join French Ligue 1 club Guingamp for an undisclosed fee.