Former players rally behind Algeria coach Madjer

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Former internationals come to the defence of Rabah Madjer, whose appointment as Algeria coach earlier this month has been the subject of fierce debate in the North African country.

‘It hurts you know’

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A recent court ruling has got South Africans of all ages discussing the merits, and otherwise, of smacking children, as the BBC's Pumza Fihlani reports.

Johansen pleads not guilty to corruption charges

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Isha Johansen pleads not guilty to corruption-related charges as the Sierra Leonean football official appears in a Freetown high court on Monday.

Kenya election: Kenyatta re-elected in disputed poll

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Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta is re-elected in a repeat election boycotted by the opposition.

Forgotten history

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How a Welsh seaside town hosted an institute for African students, including Nelson Mandela's mentor.

South Africans holds #BlackMonday protests over farm murders

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White farmers in South Africa block motorways in a protest against murders, they call #BlackMonday.

Ethiopia: ‘Red Terror’ war crimes trial begins at The Hague

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An aide to Ethiopia's former Communist ruler stands accused of ordering the execution of 75 people.

‘My fans saved my life’

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The lifting of US sanctions after two decades brings hope to cancer patients and crippled businesses.

Knitting ‘knockers’ for Kenyan breast cancer survivors

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Meet the knitting group helping Kenyan women with breast cancer.

US Navy Seals ‘investigated for murder over Mali army death’

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Reports say the death of a 34-year-old US army officer in Mali is being investigated as a murder.