Why has this woman become symbolic to Sudanese protesters?

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Footage of a white-clad woman leading protest chants has been shared hundreds of thousands of times online.

Sudan protests: Inside the sit-in at army HQ

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Sudanese protesters tell the BBC some members of the army are protecting them from government militias.

Ghana Prisons Service to investigate assault on female referee

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The Ghana Prison Services sets up a committee to investigate the assault of a female referee during a match on Sunday.

Libya crisis: UN warns attacks on civilians may amount to war crimes

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The human rights commissioner says all parties must make every effort to protect civilians.

Algeria protests: Police use water cannon to disperse demonstrators

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The demonstrators oppose the appointment of Abdelkader Bensalah as interim president.

Algeria protest: Abdelkader Bensalah named interim president

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Abdelkader Bensalah's appointment does not satisfy protesters who want to overhaul the political system.

South Africa women’s coach Desiree Ellis encouraged by effort

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South Africa women's coach Desiree Ellis encouraged by her teams effort despite an eight match winless streak.

Billionaire Femi Otedola to cover costs for ailing legend Christian Chukwu

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Nigerian billionaire oil tycoon Femi Otedola steps in to cover the medical costs for ailing former captain and coach Christian Chukwu.

‘Our children are gasping’ – Senegal’s toxic air battle

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A paediatric doctor says more and more children are suffering from Dakar's worsening air quality.

Libya conflict: Air strike closes sole working airport in Tripoli

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Passengers were evacuated after the air strike on at Mitiga International Airport.