Reckya Madougou: Opposition leader jailing damages Benin democracy – lawyer

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Reckya Madougou becomes the second opposition figure to be convicted in Benin in less than a week.

Meet Eliud Kipchoge BBC African Sports Personality of the Year nominee

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Kenya's Eliud Kipchoge became only the third person to retain an Olympic marathon title when winning in Tokyo earlier this year.

The Nigerian woman whose life changed when she visited a leprosy colony

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A Nigerian woman living in the US never imagined that leprosy still existed in her home country.

Legend Samuel Eto’o elected president of Cameroon FA

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Former international Samuel Eto'o will run Cameroonian football for the next four years after being elected head of the country's FA on Saturday.

Are South Sudan officials getting proper Covid tests?

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South Sudan investigates whether senior officials are travelling abroad without being tested.

Meet Tatjana Schoenmaker – BBC African Sports Personality of the Year nominee

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South African swimmer Tatjana Schoenmaker won a gold medal and broke the world record at this year's Olympics.

Isabel dos Santos: Angolan billionaire hit with US visa restrictions

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Isabel dos Santos, daughter of a former Angolan president, is accused of "significant corruption".

Basketball Africa League: Senegal, Egypt and Rwanda to host second season

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The Basketball Africa League hopes to expand further in the future, with the second season in 2022 set to see 38 games in Senegal, Egypt and Rwanda.

Ghana’s Covid restrictions: Unvaccinated must get jabs on arrival

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The restrictions appear to be some of the strictest in the world, with no option to self-isolate.

Meet Edouard Mendy – BBC African Sports Personality of the Year 2021 nominee

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Chelsea's Senegalese Edouard Mendy became the first African goalkeeper to win the Uefa Champions League this year.