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World Cup boost for Egypt and Mohamed Elneny

Wed, 25/04/2018 - 16:44
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger says that Mohamed Elneny should recover from an ankle injury to be available for Egypt's World Cup campaign.
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Kenya's Omar considers Fifa case over sacking

Wed, 25/04/2018 - 13:39
Kenya defender Aboud Omar wants to complain to Fifa over his sacking by Bulgarian side Slavia Sofia as he denies the club's allegations.
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Elizabeth Ohene: Why did Swaziland take 50 years to change its name?

Wed, 25/04/2018 - 03:14
Ghanaian journalist Elizabeth Ohene supports the name eSwatini, but suggests "land of many wives".
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Letter from Africa: The country that took 50 years to change its name

Wed, 25/04/2018 - 03:14
Ghanaian journalist Elizabeth Ohene supports the name eSwatini, but suggests "land of many wives".
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Pimpin' rides, Uganda-style

Wed, 25/04/2018 - 02:35
The Ugandan entrepreneur finding success using African fabric to style car interiors.
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Stephanie Hegarty: Nigeria's tin mine healing ancient rifts

Wed, 25/04/2018 - 02:13
Old rifts between farmers and herders have led to conflict, but a new tin mine may heal the wounds.
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Crossing Divides: Nigeria tin mine heals ancient wounds

Wed, 25/04/2018 - 02:12
Despite a history of tension and violence, some Fulani herdsmen and Berom farmers in Nigeria now work together.
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Mohamed Salah: The night the 'phenomenal' Liverpool man downed Roma

Wed, 25/04/2018 - 00:37
Mohamed Salah was named England's best player at the weekend. On Tuesday, he established himself as one of Europe's finest. Next step: the world?
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Dickens Olewe: Licence to blog - will 'Swahili WikiLeaks' have to close?

Tue, 24/04/2018 - 14:02
The country where a blogging permit costs $900. Some accuse Tanzania of muzzling critics.
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Henri Michel: Former France, Cameroon & Ivory Coast coach dies aged 70

Tue, 24/04/2018 - 13:47
Former France midfielder Henri Michel, who coached eight countries during a 30-year managerial career, has died aged 70.
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Mercy Juma: Can mindfulness really end prison hatred?

Tue, 24/04/2018 - 03:23
Kenya's prisons are beset by violence, but deep breathing brings some inmates and guards closer.
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77 applicants for vacant Cameroon coaching position

Mon, 23/04/2018 - 19:32
Former France coach Raymond Domenech and ex-Wales boss John Toshack are among 77 applicants for Cameroon's vacant managerial post.
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Ahmed Hegazi: West Brom defender will not be charged over Danny Ings clash

Mon, 23/04/2018 - 18:12
West Brom defender Ahmed Hegazi will not be charged after appearing to punch Liverpool's Danny Ings during Saturday's 2-2 draw.
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Adama Barrow: Gambia politics 'fragile' but progressing

Mon, 23/04/2018 - 09:35
The system was "polluted" with bad laws but things are improving, says the country's president.
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Africans tackle Hong Kong prejudice with football

Mon, 23/04/2018 - 01:28
A team of African asylum seekers, All Black FC, hope football can change their lives in Hong Kong.
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Egypt's Salah is UK's PFA Player of the Year

Mon, 23/04/2018 - 01:22
Liverpool's Mohamed Salah is voted the PFA Player of the Year for 2017-18, with Leroy Sane picking up the young player award
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PFA Player of the Year 2017-18: Liverpool's Mohamed Salah wins

Mon, 23/04/2018 - 01:03
Liverpool and Egypt forward Mohamed Salah wins the Professional Footballers' Association Player of the Year award for 2017-18.
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Arsene Wenger's African legacy after 22 years at Arsenal

Sun, 22/04/2018 - 18:49
As Arsene Wenger prepares to leave Arsenal after 22 years, he leaves a legacy of signing and nurturing some of Africa's top stars.
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London Marathon: Kenyans Kipchoge and Cheruiyot celebrate double win

Sun, 22/04/2018 - 15:06
Marathon champion Eliud Kipchoge win his third title, while Vivian Cheruiyot won the women's race.
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Zamalek appoint ex-Tottenham manager Christian Gross as new coach

Sun, 22/04/2018 - 14:50
Former Tottenham Hotspur manager Christian Gross is appointed as the new head coach of Egyptian giants Zamalek on a two-year deal.
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