Barbra Banda eligible to play at Women’s World Cup, says Fifa

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Zambia forward Barbra Banda is eligible to play at next year's Women's World Cup, says a leading Fifa women's football official.

Gambian panel says Indian firm culpable for syrup deaths

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A Gambia parliamentary panel says the Indian firm linked to cough syrups deaths should be prosecuted.

African, Arab or Amazigh? Morocco’s identity crisis

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How football ignited a debate over whether Moroccans are Africans, Arabs or Amazigh - or all three.

Diana Kipyokei loses Boston title after six-year doping ban

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Two more Kenyans, Diana Kipyokei and Purity Rionoripo, are banned by the Athletics Integrity Unit after failing doping tests.

Nigeria’s Islamic police raid ‘gay wedding’ in Kano

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Nearly 20 guests have been detained, but the couple who planned to marry are on the run.

Benin Bronzes: Germany returns looted artefacts to Nigeria

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The return of 22 Benin Bronzes is part of Germany's efforts to deal with a "dark colonial history".

Nigeria: A make-up artist with a passion for bobsleigh

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Sekinat Alawode Abiola is a Nigerian bobsleigh athlete who also works as a make-up artist.

Poachers target hippos for giant teeth in place of ivory

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As bans on elephant ivory are tightened, poachers are killing hippos for their teeth, experts warn.

Ethiopia civil war: The boy named ‘Wealthy’ who weighs half what he should

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Ethiopia's civil war has left tens of thousands, including large numbers of children, malnourished.

Kenya doping: Three athletes banned for breaking anti-doping rules

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Three Kenyan athletes are banned for a collective period of eight years after breaking anti-doping rules.