Rebuilding history – restoring a pharaoh’s ancient boat

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The boat is the second of a pair that has been buried for more than 5,000 years.

Uganda court hears challenge to presidential age-limit move

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The opposition wants to annul an amendment that allows President Museveni, 73, to stand again.

Ghana’s Aduana Stars win big in Confed Cup

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Ghana's Aduana Stars thrash Fosa Juniors of Madagascar 6-1 in the first leg of the Confederation Cup group stage play offs on Sunday.

Joseph Warungu: The handshake that left millions of Kenyans confused

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Joseph Warungu reflects on the plight of Kenyan opposition supporters after their leader reconciled with his political nemesis.

Letter from Africa: The handshake that left millions of Kenyans confused

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Joseph Warungu reflects on the plight of Kenyan opposition supporters after their leader reconciled with his political nemesis.

Kane confident of beating Salah to golden boot

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Tottenham are to lodge an appeal with the Premier League for striker Harry Kane to be accredited with the winning goal at Stoke.

Morocco announce three 2018 World Cup warm-up fixtures

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Morocco will play friendly internationals against Ukraine, Slovakia and Estonia as part of their preparation for the 2018 World Cup in Russia.

Hat-trick for Generation Foot’s Ndiaye in Confed Cup play-offs

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Amadou Dia Ndiaye hits a hat-trick as Generation Foot of Senegal defeat Renaissance Berkane of Morocco 3-1 in the first leg of their Confederation Cup play-off.

Tunisia forward Msakni suffers injury and will miss World Cup

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Tunisia international forward Youssef Msakni will miss the World Cup in Russia after being ruled out for six months with a knee injury.

How the crisis in the Gulf could spread to East Africa

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The battle for influence between the rival powers in the Gulf crisis could tear apart Somalia and its neighbours in the Horn of Africa, writes the BBC's Mary Harper.