U20 Women’s World Cup: Nigeria win opener, Ghana lose to USA

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Nigeria beat France 1-0 in their opening group match at the Fifa Under-20 Women's World Cup in Costa Rica, but Ghana lost 3-0 to the USA.

Wenyen Gabriel: LA Lakers player on how basketball could unite South Sudan

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Los Angeles Lakers player Wenyen Gabriel wants to use basketball to unite people in his native South Sudan after its bitter experience of conflict.

Africa’s week in pictures: 5-11 August 2022

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

Kenya elections 2022: While Kenya waits, unfounded election claims spread

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Some online users in Kenya have been sharing misleading claims about the results and the voting process.

Jody Lukoki: Did laughing gas abuse spark former Ajax player’s demise?

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The Dutch football community was shocked when DR Congo winger Jody Lukoki died in May, but more twists soon followed.

Sierra Leone: Violent protests in Freetown over cost of living

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Reports suggest a number of police officers and protesters have been killed.

World Cup 2022: Morocco part ways with coach Halilhodzic before Qatar finals

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Morocco part company with national team coach Vahid Halilhodzic just three months before the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

Kenya elections: Long wait for Raila Odinga and William Ruto in poll count

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Nearly three days after polls closed, the outcome of the presidential election is still not known.

Commonwealth Games: Event remains special for African competitors

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Nigeria topped Africa's medal table at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, and the event retains its significance across the continent.

From Dos Santos to Mugabe – the burial disputes over ex-leaders

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From José Eduardo dos Santos to Robert Mugabe, disputes have broke out over burials.