Killed for blasphemy in Nigeria: ‘It felt like a spear pierced my heart’

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Twelve states in Nigeria's north have Islamic courts that view blasphemy as an offence punishable by death.

Kenya elections 2022: President Kenyatta halves cost of maize flour

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The government announces subsidies on maize flour and cooking oil amid criticism of the timing.

Wafcon 2022: Nigeria women boycott training in bonus row

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Nigeria's players are in dispute with the country's football federation ahead of their third-place play-off at the Women's Africa Cup of Nations.

Hazel Nali: Zambia goalkeeper on overcoming parent’s opposition to reach World Cup

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Hazel Nali's parents did not want her to play football, but the goalkeeper has helped Zambia qualify for their first ever World Cup.

Kenya election 2022: No-one will be spared in the war on corruption

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Former Kenyan PM Raila Odinga says no-one will be spared in an anti-corruption campaign if wins next month’s election.

Caf awards: Sadio Mane, Edouard Mendy and Mohamed Salah up for men’s Player of the Year

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Senegal team-mates Sadio Mane and Edouard Mendy and Egypt forward Mohamed Salah are on the final shortlist for African football's Player of the Year award.

World Athletics Championships: Luxolo Adams looks to ‘write own history’ in 200m

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Luxolo Adams is inspired by the achievements of fellow South African Wayde van Niekerk, but wants to write his own history in the 200m.

Islamic veil: Why fewer women in North Africa are wearing it

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The hijab has become a symbol of the battle between secular and Islamist groups.

South Africa beat England in Stokes ODI farewell

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Ben Stokes' final one-day international ends in another England defeat as South Africa win the series opener in Chester-le-Street by 62 runs.

Wafcon 2022: Hosts Morocco proving ‘a team to fear’, says Rosella Ayane

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Morocco showed they are "a team to fear" after beating holders Nigeria on penalties in the semi-final of the Women's Africa Cup of Nations.