Algeria’s powerful police chief Gen Abdelghani Hamel sacked

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No reason has been given for the dismissal but it comes amid a drug scandal rocking the establishment.

Senegal crash out of World Cup after Colombia loss

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Yerry Mina's second-half header sends Colombia into a last-16 tie with England at the World Cup at the expense of Senegal.

Zimbabwe ‘safe’ despite attack

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Zimbabwe President Emmerson Mnangagwa vows to find "criminals" behind attack at his rally.

Zimbabwe’s Mnangagwa blames Grace Mugabe faction for blast

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Zimbabwe's president suspects allies of the former first lady were behind an attempt to kill him.

Letter from Africa: Snapping at the heels of Zimbabwe’s ‘crocodile’

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For the first time in decades, Robert Mugabe is not on the ballot - and more than 20 people now want to fill his shoes.

Letter from Africa: Snapping at the heels of Zimbabwe’s ‘crocodile’

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For the first time in decades, Robert Mugabe is not on the ballot - and more than 20 people now want to fill his shoes.

Egypt manager Hector Cuper leaves his role after World Cup exit

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Hector Cuper leaves his role as Egypt manager after they were knocked out of the World Cup at the group stage.

World Cup 2018: Nigeria 1-2 Argentina – how you rated the players

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Lionel Messi tops the player ratings as Argentina revive their World Cup hopes

Noura Hussein: Appeals court overturns death sentence

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The death sentence for a woman who killed her husband after he allegedly raped her is overturned.

Eritrean and Ethiopian delegates meet for key talks

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Eritrea and its neighbour Ethiopia cut ties two decades ago - but have started new talks.