French tycoon held over ‘Africa corruption’

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Vincent Bolloré is questioned by police near Paris over contracts to run ports in Guinea and Togo.

Licence to blog: Will ‘Swahili WikiLeaks’ have to close?

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The country where a blogging permit costs $900. Some accuse Tanzania of muzzling critics.

Former France and Ivory Coast coach Michel dies

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Former France midfielder Henri Michel, who coached eight countries during a 30-year managerial career, has died aged 70.

‘Bin Laden’s Tunisian bodyguard’ on welfare

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Concern about torture stops Germany deporting the suspect to his home country of Tunisia.

Crossing Divides: Kenya jail’s ‘mindful’ scheme aims to bring sides closer

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Kenya's prisons are hotbeds of violence, but one uses mindfulness to bring inmates and warders together.

77 applicants for vacant Cameroon coaching position

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Former France coach Raymond Domenech and ex-Wales boss John Toshack are among 77 applicants for Cameroon's vacant managerial post.

Ahmed Hegazi: West Brom defender will not be charged over Danny Ings clash

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West Brom defender Ahmed Hegazi will not be charged after appearing to punch Liverpool's Danny Ings during Saturday's 2-2 draw.

SA Premier League promises increased security following fan violence

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South Africa's Premier Soccer League promises increased security at domestic matches, following crowd violence at a Cup semi-final on Saturday.

South African women win Goldman prize for stopping nuclear deal

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Makoma Lekalakala and Liz McDaid won their court case against a secret deal with Russia worth ($76bn) £54bn.

Mo Salah: The ‘Egyptian king’ inspiring the Arab world

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Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah is the first Egyptian to win the PFA Player of the Year award.