Eleven dead in Nigeria church gun attack

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Police said the shooting followed an argument between local Nigerians living abroad.

Ahmad says Cameroon needs ‘to convince Caf’ it can host Afcon

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The Confederation of African Football's president, Ahmad, says Cameroon still needs 'to convince Caf of its ability to host' the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations.

Sammy Ameobi to miss six weeks

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Bolton Wanderers winger Sammy Ameobi will be out for up to six weeks after having minor knee surgery.

A vote for peace

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Ten years after a contested election led to 1,500 deaths in Kenya, two perpetrators of that violence are trying to prevent a repetition.

Inspectors to visit 2019 hosts Cameroon

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A Caf inspection team will visit Cameroon for eight days from 20 August to assess its progress as it prepares to host the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations.

Fifa says Sierra Leone FA executive to remain in power for now

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The divisions in Sierra Leonean football deepen following Fifa's decision to recognise the existing SLFA administration whose mandate has already ended.

Fifa says Sierra Leone FA executive to remain in power for now

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The divisions in Sierra Leonean football deepen following Fifa's decision to recognise the existing SLFA administration whose mandate has already ended.

Dortmund youngster Pulisic praises Aubameyang’s ‘leadership’

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Borussia Dortmund youngster Christian Pulisic praises Gabon's Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang for his 'leadership' and hopes he stays at the club 'for a long time.'

History of Africa: A rare visit to the Dahlak Archipelago

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As part of her History of Africa series, Zeinab Badawi charts the arrival of Islam in north east Africa.

Soap, milk and sugar

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Many Kenyans fear that Tuesday's fiercely contested general election will trigger ethnic violence between supporters of rival parties, writes the BBC's Dickens Olewe.