Ons Jabeur: Tunisian tennis star says ‘sport and politics shouldn’t mix’

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Tunisian tennis star Ons Jabeur questions Wimbledon's decision to ban Russian and Belarusian players from this year's tournament.

Africa’s week in pictures: 22-28 April 2022

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

Fegafoot president detained amidst Gabon sexual abuse scandal

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The head of Gabon's football federation is to spend at least 10 more days in prison after being questioned about the country's sexual abuse scandal.

Egypt criticised after singers jailed for belly dancing video

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Human rights groups criticise a court that convicted the two stars of "violating family values".

Egypt criticised after singers jailed for belly dancing video

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Human rights groups criticise a court that convicted the two stars of "violating family values".

The girl band teaching Benin about women’s rights

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Benin based group Star Feminine Band are making music to spread awareness of the rights of women and girls.

Gambian fury at Algerian coach’s referee comments

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Algeria coach Djamel Belmadi should be disciplined for criticising referee Bakary Gassama, according to The Gambia's football federation.

Nigeria’s illegal oil refineries: Victims of blast buried in mass graves

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The bodies of more than 100 victims of an illegal oil refinery blast in Nigeria have been buried.

Viewpoint: The privilege of being the child of immigrants

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Maher Mezahi reflects on moving between his two "home countries" - Algeria and Canada.

The deadly accordion wars of Lesotho

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Rivalry between stars of Famo, a popular style of music in Lesotho, has sparked years of gang warfare.