Confederation Cup: Holders TP Mazembe through to group phase

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The African Confederation Cup holders TP Mazembe book their place in the group phase of this year's tournament by overcoming JS Kabylie in Algeria.

Migrant boats: Thousands saved off Libyan coast over Easter

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At least seven migrants die as NGOs struggle to rescue 1,500 migrants in an operation.

Egypt court acquits charity worker Aya Hijazi

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The US-Egyptian citizen has been detained since 2014 on charges that rights groups called bogus.

Mohamed Sissoko set for move to Indonesia’s Mitra Kukar

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Three-time Indonesian champions Mitra Kukar announce a deal is in place to sign former Mali, Liverpool, PSG and Valencia midfielder Mohamed Sissoko.

UK funding increased to fight neglected tropical diseases

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More than one billion people in the poorest countries are affected by treatable diseases.

Ghetto talent

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Ajegunle, a Nigerian slum, has a reputation for crime but it's also produced some of Nigeria's top footballers.

Burns loses WBA belt to Indongo

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Scotland's Ricky Burns fails to unify the super-lightweight division as IBF and IBO champion Julius Indongo takes Burns' WBA crown on points.

France gives citizenship to 28 African WW2 veterans

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President Francois Hollande says France owes them a debt of blood.

In-form striker Olanrewaju Kayode hopes for more Nigeria caps

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Austria Vienna striker Olanrewaju Kayode hopes his impressive form this season will bring him more international appearances for Nigeria.

Life advice from a 117-year-old

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It's Elizabeth's 117th birthday. Here's what she thinks is a "very big mistake".