Poet accused of insulting government ‘must be freed’

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Rights group Amnesty demands the release of a poet detained for insulting the Somaliland government.

2019 Africa Cup of Nations: Hosts Egypt choose six venues for finals

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Egypt choose six venues across five cities to host this year's Africa Cup of Nations including the Cairo International Stadium and the Port Said Stadium.

Botswana sack coach David Bright after poor Nations Cup campaign

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Botswana Football Association sacks national team coach David Bright after a poor 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign.

Nigeria election 2019: Who benefits from poll delay?

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The top contenders have both cried foul over the delay, accusing each other of trying to rig the vote.

The blind climbers of Kilimanjaro

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The day seven blind trekkers reached the top of Mount Kilimanjaro.

Letter from Africa: How ‘cheating husbands’ are linked to Sudan’s protests

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Why women in Sudan have taken anti-government demonstrations to heart by using Facebook to expose abuse.

The mystery behind Ethiopia’s ‘father of bees’

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Gosa Taffese has a beehive in his front room and the insects follow him on his travels as well.

Ismael Tajouri-Shradi: Proud Libyan born in Switzerland, raised in Austria

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Ismael Tajouri-Shradi was born in Switzerland, raised in Austria, plays in USA but always planned to represent Libya.

Stoke striker Saido Berahino charged with drink-driving

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The Stoke City striker was arrested in central London early on Monday.

Francis Uzoho: Cypriot club Anorthosis to appeal points penalty

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Nigeria goalkeeper Francis Uzoho is given a one match ban and his Cypriot club Anorthosis Famagusta deducted nine points for an invalid health certificate.