Liberia election results: George Weah and Joseph Boakai face run-off vote

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Incumbent George Weah will face Joseph Boakai, separated by around 7,000 votes in the first round.

A family’s desperate search for missing Tanzanian student in Israel

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The BBC names a Tanzanian student still missing in Israel weeks after Hamas attacked civilians.

DP World in Tanzania: The UAE firm taking over Africa’s ports

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UAE maritime giant DP World signs a controversial deal to manage Tanzania's main port for 30 years.

Brussels shooting: Gunman who killed two Swedes had escaped Tunisian prison

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Abdesalem Lassoued shot dead two Swedes before a Euro 2024 qualifier game last week.

NBA 2023-24: Wembanyama and Bol among five Africans to watch in new season

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Top pick Victor Wembanyama and 7ft 4in forward Bol Bol feature among five of the finest African players to watch in the 2023-24 NBA season.

Bongi Mbonambi: World Rugby to review South Africa star’s alleged use of racial slur

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World Rugby confirms it will formally review Bongi Mbonambi's alleged use of discriminatory language towards England's Tom Curry.

South Africa’s Mbonambi accused of racial slur

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England flanker Tom Curry reported that South Africa hooker Bongi Mbonambi used a racial slur towards him during the Springboks' Rugby World Cup semi-final win.

Léopold Sédar Senghor: Senegal delays auction in France

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Dakar wants to buy rings, watches and military decorations belonging to the nation's first president.

Why Nigeria’s lax attitude to names is causing a fuss

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Many Nigerians have different names on different documents - which can be problematic for politicians.

South Africa thrash dismal England

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England's World Cup defence is hanging by a thread after a horrible 229-run thrashing by South Africa in Mumbai.