From outcast to the youngest mayor of Namibia

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When Livey Van Wyk found out she was HIV positive she was 17 and pregnant. She was treated like an outcast, but she went on to become a leader in her community.

Stork lands charity with huge Sudan phone bill

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A lost stork has left a Polish environmental charity with a hefty bill to pay.

Stanley Kwenda: The rise of Senegal’s coach Aliou Cissé

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How a series of heartbreaks has inspired Senegal's coach, who has become a sex symbol after his touch-line antics.

Egypt FA boss: ‘Ramadan affected World Cup’

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The Egypt Football Association president Hany Abo Rida says fasting during Ramadan affected the Pharaoh's World Cup campaign.

Kenya fire: Several dead in Nairobi market

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The blaze at the Gikomba market, one of the largest in Nairobi, kills at least 15 people.

The Aquarius migrant rescue ship is empty. Why?

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The ship is caught in the middle of a diplomatic row, so it's been unable to do rescue operations.

Kareem Waris Olamilekan: A young Nigerian artist with grand plans

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Nigerian artist Kareem Waris Olamilekan is inspired by Arinze and Michelangelo.

World Cup 2018: Senegal fans bring the party to Russia

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These Senegalese fans have brought the party to the World Cup in Russia, with vibrant colours, energetic music and passion.

‘We have Africa behind us’ – Senegal’s Koulibaly

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Senegal will not feel pressure when they look to become the only team from Africa to reach the World Cup knockout stage in Russia, says defender Kalidou Koulibaly.

‘We have Africa behind us’ – Senegal’s Koulibaly

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Senegal will not feel pressure when they look to become the only team from Africa to reach the World Cup knockout stage in Russia, says defender Kalidou Koulibaly.