Nigeria elections 2023: The allegations against the presidential contenders

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The main presidential candidates deny accusations of trading in drugs, money laundering and tax avoidance.

George Weah backs Morocco’s bid for 2025 Afcon

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Liberia President George Weah, Africa's only Ballon D'or winner, has given his backing to Morocco as replacements for Guinea in hosting the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.

Sierra Leone passes landmark law on women’s rights

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Women will now have to make up at least 30% of public and private sector jobs.

‘I just love playing’ – The 48-year-old Algerian back on French football’s biggest stage

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48-year-old former Algeria international Nassim Akrour, thought to be Europe’s oldest outfield player, on his long career and facing Ligue 1 giants Lyon.

Guinea Ebola outbreak: Orphans share their stories, ten years on

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Kadiatou and Ibrahima, Ebola orphans from Guinea, share their experience of stigma and loss ten years since the outbreak.

Tanzanian killed in Ukraine: We told him not to go

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Nemes Tarimo, who was in prison in Russia, joined the Wagner Group to get a pardon, his family says.

Africa’s week in pictures: 13-19 January 2023

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A selection of the best photos from across Africa this week.

We fielded a player with Covid – Comoros FA boss

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African football's governing body says it is "impossible" a Comoros player who tested positive for Covid played at last year's Afcon.

Zambia’s Mwepu released from hospital after heart checks

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Former Brighton midfielder Enoch Mwepu is discharged from hospital in Zambia after suffering a health scare.

Letter from Africa: Prince Harry and a royal scramble for the continent

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Nigerians are fascinated by the latest revelations from the Sussexes, especially Prince Harry's encounter with a leopard.