Thousands celebrate Benin’s voodoo holiday

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Over a thousand people gathered in the coast town of Ouidah, which was once an important port in the slave trade.

Kenya match-fixing probe suspends 15

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Kenya's football federation suspends 15 individuals pending investigations into match-fixing in the country.

Club World Cup: Wydad and Al Ahly learn fate as draw made in Morocco

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Egypt's Al Ahly will face Auckland City of New Zealand in the first round while Wydad of Morocco take on Saudi side Al Hilal in the second round.

Africa’s week in pictures: 6-12 January 2023

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

Age testing sees Chad disqualified from U17 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers

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Chad become the latest nation to fall foul of the age testing saga disrupting qualification for this year's Under-17 Africa Cup of Nations

Nigeria police made to scrap sacking of unmarried pregnant officers

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The case was brought to court by a police officer who was dismissed in 2021 after getting pregnant.

African Nations Championship: Political rows and talent spotting – CHAN preview

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The delayed 2022 African Nations Championship kicks off in Algeria - but with holders Morocco pulling out, how does the tournament benefit African football?

Holders Morocco withdraw from CHAN amid Algeria tensions

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Defending champions Morocco have withdrawn from the African Nations Championship after being refused a direct flight to hosts Algeria.

UK council fears crisis over Chagos Islanders housing

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Crawley Council says the potential costs of housing more Chagos Islanders could be unaffordable.

Nigeria’s cash crunch: Hunting out savings from under mattresses

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Why Africa's most-populous country is introducing new bank notes weeks before an election.