Sierra Leone: Protests was ‘terrorism at the highest’ says President Maada Bio

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Sierra Leone's President Julius Maada Bio spoke to in depth to BBC Focus Radio.

Africa Super League will give smaller clubs ‘fighting chance’ of glory

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The financial gains on offer in the Africa Super League will boost smaller clubs' hopes in continental competitions, say Tanzania's Simba FC.

Zimbabwe hails gold coin success and wants to issue more

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Another gold coin is to be rolled out as currency, this time worth $180, the central bank says.

London Marathon: World champion Tamirat Tola pulls out of men’s race

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Reigning world marathon champion Tamirat Tola of Ethiopia withdraws from the London Marathon in October, citing muscle fatigue.

U20 Women’s World Cup: Nigeria win opener, Ghana lose to USA

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Nigeria beat France 1-0 in their opening group match at the Fifa Under-20 Women's World Cup in Costa Rica, but Ghana lost 3-0 to the USA.

Wenyen Gabriel: LA Lakers player on how basketball could unite South Sudan

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Los Angeles Lakers player Wenyen Gabriel wants to use basketball to unite people in his native South Sudan after its bitter experience of conflict.

Africa’s week in pictures: 5-11 August 2022

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

Kenya elections 2022: While Kenya waits, unfounded election claims spread

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Some online users in Kenya have been sharing misleading claims about the results and the voting process.

Jody Lukoki: Did laughing gas abuse spark former Ajax player’s demise?

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The Dutch football community was shocked when DR Congo winger Jody Lukoki died in May, but more twists soon followed.

Sierra Leone: Violent protests in Freetown over cost of living

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Reports suggest a number of police officers and protesters have been killed.