Harar – the Ethiopian city known as ‘Africa’s Mecca’

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Our correspondent visits the ancient city of Harar as it celebrates its 1,010th anniversary.

Chinese Uighurs fear Egypt deportation

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Muslim Uighurs detained by Egyptian police fear harsh treatment if they are deported to China.

Players ‘more attractive’ after Africa Cup of Nations move

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African players will become a better proposition for European clubs after timings for the Africa Cup of Nations were changed, say leading agents.

Ethiopia: The hyenas of Harar

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Emmanuel Igunza reports from the ancient city of Harar in Ethiopia, where it appears man and hyena have evolved a mutually beneficial - if unlikely arrangement.

Africa Cup of Nations moved to June and July and expanded to 24 teams

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The 2019 Africa Cup of Nations will be held in June and July, the Confederation of African Football has confirmed.

Xanda, son of Cecil the lion, killed by hunter in Zimbabwe

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Xanda, the six-year-old son of Cecil the lion, is shot dead by trophy hunters in Zimbabwe.

Teens from Burundi robotics team go missing in US

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The six teenagers were taking part in an international robotics competition held in Washington DC.

TP Mazembe win DR Congo title for a record 16th time

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Moise Katumbi, the chairman of TP Mazembe, dedicates his team's latest championship success to the people of DR Congo.

Djibouti FA dissolves national team to ‘stop poor results’

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The Djibouti Football Federation (FDF) dissolves its national football team in a bid to 'stop poor results' and rebuild.

Aids deaths halve as more get drugs

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One million people died from Aids last year, according to UNAids.