Unicef condemns jailing of Nigeria teen for ‘blasphemy’

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The 13-year-old was sentenced to 10 years in prison for blasphemy by an Islamic court in Kano.

Coronavirus: Every African nation seeks help from Fifa’s Covid fund

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All 54 of Africa's Fifa members apply for a grant set up to help federations survive the financial impact of coronavirus.

US sanctions Gambia’s ex-First Lady Zineb Jammeh

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Zineb Jammeh's assets in the US are blocked as her husband is accused of stealing at least $50m.

Mozambique video of killing fake, says defence minister

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The footage shows a naked women being beaten then shot dead by men wearing army uniforms.

Former athletics head jailed for corruption

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Lamine Diack, the disgraced former head of athletics' governing body, is sentenced to four years in prison after being found guilty of corruption.

Wayde van Niekerk wins on international return saying he ‘almost forgot how to race’

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Olympic 400m champion and world record holder Wayde van Niekerk quips "he forgot how to race" as he wins on his international return.

Nigeria’s Kelechi Nwakali: Visa issues nearly derailed my career

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Former Arsenal player Kelechi Nwakali explains how visa issues almost derailed his career.

Coronavirus in Kenya: From salon to sewer worker

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Some of those who lost their jobs amid the pandemic are being paid to clean up their neighbourhoods.

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang: Arsenal captain signs new three-year contract

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Arsenal captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang signs a new three-year contract with the club.

Ghana Villa fan’s ‘tears of joy’ after phone call

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The head of an Aston Villa supporters club in Ghana says he cried tears of joy after his hero Paul McGrath phoned him in response to a BBC video.