Umaru Fofana: Can this ex-footballer fulfil Liberians dreams?

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The ex-footballer George Weah has been voted in as the president of Liberia. But will he be equal to the country's many challenges, asks Umaru Fofana.

Wilfried Zaha will not leave Crystal Palace in January, says manager Roy Hodgson

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Winger Wilfried Zaha will not leave Crystal Palace during the January transfer window, according to manager Roy Hodgson.

Planning Africa’s smart cities

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African cities are getting "smart" by embracing technology and improving efficiency.

Nigeria’s Uche Agbo defends actions after racist abuse

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Nigerian Uche Agbo defends his actions after being racially abused as he was sent off while playing for his Belgian club Standard Liege.

Contact made with ‘missing’ Angolan satellite

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Data links to Angosat-1 have been restored after it went missing for two days.

Egypt attack: Gunman targets Coptic Christians in church and shop

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A gunman launched a double attack on a Coptic area, killing nine, says Egyptian interior ministry.

South African court delivers Zuma impeachment blow

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South Africa's parliament failed to hold the president to account over public funds, the ruling says.

Nigeria’s Ahmed Musa faces uncertain future at Leicester City

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Nigeria forward Ahmed Musa's future at Leicester City is uncertain as manager Claude Puel says his future will be discussed in January.

Zimbabwean family stranded in Bangkok airport for months

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The family of eight, including small children, are refusing to go home but can't travel elsewhere.

Africa 2017: a look back at the big events of the year

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A look back at some of the major events that made the news in Africa in 2017.