Women’s World Cup 2023: Nigeria’s Oshoala on getting down to ‘business’

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Five-time African Footballer of the Year Asisat Oshoala on embracing pressure and fame as Nigeria's star player.

Women’s World Cup 2023: Nigeria’s Onome Ebi on ‘unreal’ sixth tournament

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Nigeria's Onome Ebi still loves her football as she embarks on a sixth appearance at the Women's World Cup.

Africa’s week in pictures: 14-20 July 2023

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A selection of the best photos from across Africa and beyond this week.

Women’s World Cup 2023: Zambia men’s coach Avram Grant backs Copper Queens

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Zambia men's head coach Avram Grant says the nation's women can aim high at the World Cup - but warns they are in the toughest group at the finals.

Malawi racist videos: Chinese man convicted after BBC expose

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Lu Ke was shown by BBC Africa Eye making videos with children, some of which included racist content.

Yevgeny Prigozhin: Wagner boss says activities to continue in Africa

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Yevgeny Prigozhin says "there will be no reduction in our programmes" in the continent.

Johannesburg explosion: South Africa concern over second possible gas explosion

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An unexplained blast in Johannesburg killed one person and injured 48 more, South African authorities say.

Tunisia’s El General: The rapper who helped bring down Ben Ali

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El General, whose song inspired Tunisia's pro-democracy revolution, laments the return of repression.

Kenyan doping: Why positive tests are the start of the solution

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Faked medical records, pharmacists, fixers, fame and fortune. Dopers infiltrated Kenyan distance running but the fightback has begun.

Egypt president pardons rights activist Patrick Zaki and lawyer Mohammed al-Baqer

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It comes a day after Patrick Zaki was convicted of spreading false news and jailed for three years.