The Zimbabwean who is cricket’s first blind commentator

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Dean du Plessis, the world's first blind cricket commentator, talks about his love for the game, his journey into the commentary box and the techniques he uses.

Letter from Africa: The woman bucking the trend in Ghana to embrace her grey hair

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Elizabeth Ohene has ditched the hair dye which keeps most people's hair black in Ghana.

Ceuta: Spain sends troops as 8,000 migrants enter enclave

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PM Pedro Sánchez vows to restore order as migrants wade and swim into Ceuta from Morocco.

James Ibori: UK returns $5.8m stolen by ex-governor to Nigeria

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James Ibori took the money while he was governor of Nigeria's Delta state in the early 2000s.

Job Maseko: The South African WW2 hero who didn’t get a Victoria Cross

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Job Maseko blew up a German ship but his bravery was not properly recognised because he was black, campaigners say.

Migrants reach Spain’s Ceuta enclave in record numbers

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At least 6,000 people arrive in Ceuta from Morocco, many swimming in using rubber rings and rafts.

Ethiopia election: Fears over new delay

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The prime minister promises the election will be held soon, and will be free and fair.

Basketball Africa League: Ex-NBA player Ben Uzoh says it ‘will change lives’

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As the Basketball Africa League tips off former NBA player Ben Uzoh says the new competition has the ability to 'change lives'.

Basketball Africa League: Coach is proud of US rapper J Cole’s debut

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Coach Alan Major says he is proud of US rapper J Cole as he makes his debut for Rwandan side Patriots in the Basketball Africa League.

Asisat Oshoala: African history maker thrilled by Champions League win

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Nigeria's Asisat Oshoala is lost for words to describe her joy at being the first African to win the European Women's Champions League.