Fifa congress: Nigeria legend Okocha calls event in Rwanda a ‘huge advert’ for Africa

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The first elective Fifa congress held on African soil has drawn to a close - but are the main takeaways for the continent?

Kenya: How Twala women in Laikipia have turned a cactus into biogas profit

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Twala women in Laikipia, Kenya have turned a thorny issue into a source of profit and empowerment.

UK set to ban importing animal hunting trophies

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Plans to stop hunters bringing body parts of endangered species to Great Britain are approved by MPs.

Freddy: The cyclone that lasted more than a month

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Cyclone Freddy is one of the world's longest-lasting storms - why was it so bad?

Christian Atsu: Ghana funeral for footballer killed by Turkey earthquake

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Mourners pay their last respects to Christian Atsu, seen by many in Ghana as a national hero.

Africa’s week in pictures: 10-16 March

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

Kamara Usman v Leon Edwards: ‘Extraordinary’ Usman says he’s ‘just having fun’ in bid to reclaim title

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Nigeria's Kamara Usman says he is 'just having fun' as he bids to reclaim his UFC welterweight title fighting Leon Edwards for the third time.

Kenyan rally driver charged with boyfriend’s murder

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Maxine Wahome pleads not guilty to killing fellow rally driver Assad Khan at their home in Nairobi in December.

Libya uranium: Missing barrels recovered, say eastern forces

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UN inspectors have been trying to locate about two and a half tonnes of uranium ore.

New cocaine trafficking hubs in Africa – UN

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After Covid lockdowns hit both demand and supply, production is at record levels, the UN says.