Chimpanzees among 33 breeds selected for special protection

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The Convention of Migratory Species includes chimpanzees, leopards and vultures on its list.

Somalia Mogadishu: Deadly attacks rock capital

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Security forces battled armed militants who stormed a hotel in Mogadishu after two deadly blasts.

Tanzania deports lawyers accused of ‘promoting homosexuality’

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Police in Dar es Salaam accuse the group of 'promoting homosexuality' - a charge the lawyers deny.

Brazil beat Mali to take third place at the U17 World Cup

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Brazil beat Mali 2-0 in Kolkata on Saturday to finish in third place at the 2017 Fifa Under-17 World Cup.

Sierra Leone withdrawn from Women’s U17s

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Sierra Leone are the latest African team to pull out of the 2018 Women's Under-17 World Cup qualifiers, with the FA blaming "financial difficulties."

Ethiopia and Rwanda to meet in play-off for place at 2018 CHAN

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Ethiopia and Rwanda will meet in a two-legged play-off for the right to replace Egypt at the 2018 African Nations Championship (CHAN) in Morocco.

Ahly draw 1-1 with Wydad in home leg of Champions League final

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Al Ahly of Egypt are held to a 1-1 draw by Morocco's Wydad Casablanca in the first leg of the African Champions League final in Alexandria.

Ghana investigation after child rape ‘pardon’

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Campaigners say the case demonstrates a culture in Ghana that shields sex attackers.

Burundi leaves war crimes court

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It accuses the International Criminal Court of deliberately targeting Africans for prosecution.

West Ham boss hails Ayew as a ‘game changer’

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West Ham manager Slaven Bilic says Andre Ayew's "game-changing" abilities can help the struggling Premier League side rise up the table.