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Ghana kick-start Afcon 2027 bid despite Ayew penalty miss
Jordan Ayew has a first-half penalty saved as Ghana secure a comfortable 2-0 home win over Somalia to kick-start their Afcon 2027 qualifying campaign.
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Millions of Ebola dollars missing with staff unpaid while virus spreads, charity says
Medical staff are going unpaid, lack proper training and are struggling with shortages of essential supplies, MSF warns
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Can Nigeria's president regain voters' trust after painful first term?
For Nigerians to feel meaningful improvements, reforms will need to go beyond the promises outlined, analysts say.
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Eswatini gives illegal foreign businesses 12 months to leave
The law follows the growth of foreign-owned businesses in rural areas.
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Sports
Tearful Smith switches allegiance to Netherlands
Tatjana Smith, South Africa's most decorated Olympian, switches allegiance to the Netherlands.
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US warns Madagascar over growing military ties with Russia
US general warns the Sahel model-like security deal with Russia could lead to greater instability in Africa.
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How BBC got message from Vinícius Jr to Sudan football fan who lost his legs in war
Double amputee Zaher told the BBC last year about his favourite footballer and a dream of being able to walk again.
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'It can kill us': Kenyans fear impact of El Niño with floods predicted
Forecasters warn that this year's El Niño could be one of the strongest on record, with heavy rain and flooding in Kenya.
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Managerial 'inconsistency' hurting Ghana - Hughton
As Ghana head into crucial Afcon 2027 qualifiers with women's coach Kim Bjorkegren in charge, former boss Chris Hughton says constant changes in the dugout are hurting the Black Stars.
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DR Congo sentences 66 soldiers to death for being 'cowards'
The Congolese army's fight against rebel groups has long been hampered by disarray within its ranks.
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Nine Zimbabweans caught allegedly trying to leave South Africa to fight in Ukraine
Hundreds of people from different African countries have been recruited to fight for Russia, according to Ukraine.
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At least 39 die after Europe-bound migrant boat sinks off Senegal
The Atlantic crossing to Spain's Canary Islands remains dangerous for migrants seeking a better life
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