Zanzibar admitted as full Caf member

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Zanzibar becomes a full member of Caf and its national team will be able to participate in the Africa Cup of Nations.

Malian FA suspended by Fifa over government interference

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Mali's Football Association is suspended by Fifa until further notice over government interference in football matters.

Sassa crisis: SA court averts welfare payments crisis

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Reprieve for 17 million South Africans who had faced losing their state welfare support next month.

Attack on Somali migrant boat ‘kills 31’

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It is unclear who was behind a helicopter attack which killed 42 refugees and injured 80.

MJ Traffic

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Nigerian policeman Umar Abubakar is known as MJ Traffic for his dance moves as he directs the traffic.

Africa’s top shots: 10-16 March 2017

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

Egypt Pharaoh statue ‘not Ramses II but different ruler’

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The statue pulled from the mud in Cairo may in fact be Psamtek I, a more recent ruler.

Somalia ship hijack: ‘Pirates’ release vessel without ransom

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The hijackers let the ship go hours after exchanging gunfire with naval forces.

Somalia ship hijack: ‘Pirates’ exchange gunfire with naval forces

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Naval forces off the coast of Somalia try to stop a boat suspected of carrying supplies to the hijackers.

‘We have chosen a plan over no plan’ – Bility hails new Caf president Ahmad

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Liberia FA chairman Musa Bility hails new Caf president Ahmad, as African football reacts to the end of Issa Hayatou's 29-year reign.