Zambia reach first U20 Africa Cup of Nations final

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Hosts Zambia reach the final of the Under-20 Africa Cup of Nations for the first time after beating South Africa 1-0 after extra-time in Lusaka.

Nigeria closes Abuja airport for repairs

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How will the six-week closure of Nigeria's main airport in Abuja affect passengers?

What’s Up Africa quiz: Could you be Kenya’s anti-corruption tsar?

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Take What's Up Africa's quiz to see if could head Kenya's fight against corruption.

Angola appoint Brazilian Roberto Bianchi as coach

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Angola appoint Brazilian Roberto Bianchi as coach of their struggling national team, the football federation confirms.

SA man ‘held in UAE over unmarried sex’

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The man's mother has pleaded for his release, saying his only crime was to "fall in love".

Zimbabwe FA chairman Chiyangwa threatens Caf with legal action

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Zimbabwe FA chairman Phillip Chiyangwa is prepared to take legal action against Caf following a row about a meeting he held.

Why is Nigerian capital’s airport closing?

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Abuja airport is shutting for six weeks with passengers being diverted to a tiny airport a two-hour drive away.

Lessons to prevent Zanzibaris from drowning

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A charity backs swimming lessons in Zanzibar in an effort to stop people on the island from drowning.

Senegal’s Dakar mayor Khalifa Sall in custody for fraud

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The mayor of Senegal's capital is detained for allegedly embezzling nearly $3m, which he denies.

Mali’s Yves Bissouma extends Lille contract

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Mali international midfielder Yves Bissouma signs a new contract to stay with French club Lille until 2021.