Simon Murray: Striker joins South Africans Bidvest Vits from Hibernian

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Striker Simon Murray joins South African top-flight side Bidvest Wits from Hibernian.

Will it be third national team lucky for Maarouf Yussuf?

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Zamalek's Maarouf Yussuf is to begin the process of becoming an Egyptian citizen having already been in squads for both Nigeria and Burkina Faso.

Ethiopia and Eritrea set for first match in 20 years

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Ethiopia and Eritrea agree to play their first football match in 20 years as relations between the two nations continue to improve.

Kenyan TV unveils husband and wife news team

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A married couple are presenting the news on Kenya's leading TV station for the first time.

Somalia’s al-Shabab carries out attack on military base

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Al-Shabab says it killed 27 soldiers, while the government says it killed 87 militants.

Zvirekwi hopes to inspire others following amputation of left hand

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Zimbabwe defender Hardlife Zvirekwi says his strength of faith has helped his return to professional football, following the amputation of his left hand.

Letter from Africa: The Ghana quiz show bigger than the World Cup

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Elizabeth Ohene explores whether it has inspired a generation of scientists and mathematicians.

Green light for ‘phenomenal’ malaria drug

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A drug that can stop people getting recurrent bouts of malaria has been approved by regulators in the United States.

Anger over racist joke by SA comedian

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Trevor Noah says he will "never" repeat a 2013 joke about Aboriginal women, after a renewed backlash.

Liverpool 1-3 Borussia Dortmund: Naby Keita scouting report

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BBC Sport looks at the performance of new Liverpool midfielder Naby Keita, who will wear Steven Gerrard's old number this year.