Benin changing nickname from Squirrels to Cheetahs will make side ‘feared’

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Benin's football side will be more intimidating to opponents once the team's nickname is changed from the Squirrels to the Cheetahs, according to one former player.

South Africans in nationwide strike in protest against cost of living

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Thousands take part in a nationwide strike against the high cost of living, demanding government action.

Anne Wafula Strike on journey from Kenyan outcast to wheelchair racer

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Anne Wafula Strike was effectively cast out of her village in Kenya after contracting polio, but became an elite wheelchair racer.

Somalia and al-Shabab: The struggle to defeat the militants

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The weekend's deadly hotel siege served as a reminder that the militants remain a potent threat.

Angola election: Long-dominant MPLA faces tough Unita challenge

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A disgruntled youthful population weigh up whether to back the MPLA, in power for more than 40 years.

Kenyans seek to sue UK for alleged colonial abuses

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They say their families were forcibly evicted from fertile land to make way for tea plantations.

Kenya elections 2022: What is the Supreme Court petition process?

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The Supreme Court in Kenya will make the final ruling following a legal challenge to the presidential election result.

Serena Williams leaves legacy to African tennis as ‘inspiration’ for girls

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As Serena Williams looks set to bow out of professional tennis at the US Open, African tennis pays tribute to the 23-time Grand Slam singles champion.

Kenya elections 2022: Raila Odinga’s lawyer outlines the case for contesting elections

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Raila Odinga's lead counsel, Paul Mwangi, alleges malpractice in the communication of the Kenyan vote results.

Kenya election: What’s the basis for Raila Odinga’s challenge?

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Kenya's losing presidential candidate must now wait for his petition to heard in court. Does it have merit?