Nathan Tella: Nigeria boss Jose Peseiro set to hand Bayer Leverkusen winger debut

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Nathan Tella says it would be "a dream come true" to make his debut for Nigeria in the 2026 Fifa World Cup qualifiers.

Malawi kwacha: 44% drop in value against US dollar sparks unease

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The 44% fall in the kwacha's value will make imports dearer but some argue it was long overdue.

Komfo Anokye kola tree: Ghana outrage after 300-year-old tree felled

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The famous tree dates back to 17th Century Ghana and was reportedly planted by a renowned priest.

Harare mayor Ian Makone latest target in Zimbabwe opposition CCC row

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Mayor Ian Makone faces the sack in a wrangle that has already seen the ousting of 15 MPs.

Kenya’s Ogiek people being evicted for carbon credits – lawyers

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Leaders of the Ogiek community say armed forest rangers are "pulling down houses with axes and hammers".

Kenya replacement ID cards: High Court blocks new charge

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The overnight introduction of a charge for national ID cards amid a cost-of living crisis led to an outcry.

Lalibela fighting: Amhara Fano militia and Ethiopian army clash in historic town

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Lalibela is home to famous 13th Century churches that are registered as Unesco world heritage sites.

Sudan conflict: Thousands flee fresh ethnic killings in Darfur

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Witnesses accused the paramilitary group Rapid Support Forces (RSF) of targeting and killing non-Arabs.

Israel-Gaza conflict: Mohamed Salah’s social media post “an example” for sport

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Egypt and Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah is praised for the tone of his statement on the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

Ethiopia PM Abiy eyes Red Sea port, inflaming tensions

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Abiy Ahmed says that access to a port is an existential question for his landlocked country.