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.

Kenya election 2022: William Ruto on corruption and state capture

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Kenya's Deputy President William Ruto says that he will deal "firmly and decisively" with corruption in the country.

World Athletics Championships: Soufiane El Bakkali is ‘king of steeplechase’ after claiming world title

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Morocco's Soufiane El Bakkali believes he is the "king of steeplechase" after adding the world title in Eugene to his Olympic Games gold.

Wafcon 2022: Zambia call for replay of semi-final after VAR penalty

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Zambia call for a replay of their Women's Africa Cup of Nations semi-final against South Africa after being knocked out by a contentious penalty.

Afrobeats’ Omah Lay: I try to put a smile on people’s faces

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So much can steal your smile away, I want to make people feel better, Afrobeats musician Omah Lay says.

Zimbabwe food crisis: Replacing maize with sorghum and millet

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Farmers are urged to grow sorghum and millet, not just maize, to tackle drought and food shortages.

What is the Marburg virus and how dangerous is it?

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Tanzania is the latest African country to have an outbreak of the highly-infectious Marburg virus.

Wafcon 2022: Morocco beat Nigeria to set up final against South Africa

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Morocco beat defending champions Nigeria on penalties to progress to the Women's Africa Cup of Nations final, where the hosts will face South Africa.