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Salah given hero's welcome before Trabzonspor move

7 hours 4 min ago
Turkish club Trabzonspor are set to confirm the signing of Egypt captain and former Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah.
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Outrage as Ugandan football captain beaten to death in street gang attack

7 hours 20 min ago
The 27-year-old was killed by suspected robbers after resisting an attempt to rob him, police say.
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Nigerian security forces rescue more than 300 abductees

8 hours 49 min ago
The government says the rescue is the country's largest single-day operation by joint security forces.
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South Africa plans new rules on ex-leaders' foreign trips after Zuma's visit to India

Wed, 05/08/2026 - 16:58
Jacob Zuma was pictured with a businessmen allegedly at the heart of a corruption scandal in South Africa
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Nigeria's president orders 80% salary increase for junior soldiers

Wed, 05/08/2026 - 14:52
The announcement comes as Nigeria's security forces struggle to contain multiple threats.
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Uganda team manager has 'no idea' why boxers have disappeared

Wed, 05/08/2026 - 14:23
Commonwealth Games chef de mission Godwin Kayangwe says he hopes the athletes will return home before their visas expire in October.
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Mysterious elephant deaths in Kenya raise questions around pesticides

Wed, 05/08/2026 - 01:13
A wave of Kenyan elephant deaths has been blamed on pesticides, but experts tell the BBC they are doubtful.
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Le Clos' home destroyed by fire after he sets Commonwealths record

Tue, 04/08/2026 - 23:44
Chad le Clos reveals his apartment in South Africa was destroyed by a fatal fire in a "heartbreaking tragedy" - the night after he became the most decorated athlete in Commonwealth Games history.
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Cape Verde coach Bubista resigns as Ivory Coast reappoint Renard

Tue, 04/08/2026 - 18:05
Head coach Bubista leaves Cape Verde after reaching the last 32 at the World Cup while Ivory Coast reappoint two-time Afcon winner Herve Renard.
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I left my wife and twins behind - why this Nigerian man fled South Africa

Tue, 04/08/2026 - 01:14
Nigerian Richard Itoro is one of tens of thousands who have abandoned their lives in South Africa.
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Ex-refugee's 'full circle' Commonwealth Games win

Mon, 03/08/2026 - 12:52
Cyrille Tchatchet II is "very proud and honoured" to represent England and take home a silver medal.
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Semenyo hails Maresca style of play as 'music to my ears'

Mon, 03/08/2026 - 08:00
Manchester City forward Antoine Semenyo hails new manager Enzo Maresca's style of play as "music to my ears" after showcasing early signs of his role under the Italian.
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Final medal table as Nigeria lead for Africa at Glasgow 2026

Sun, 02/08/2026 - 20:26
Australia finish the 2026 Commonwealth Games with 70 golds and 171 medals overall, while England finish a distant second in the standings.
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Why Uganda is winning the battle against Ebola as virus spreads in DR Congo

Sun, 02/08/2026 - 01:03
Uganda discharged its last Ebola patient from hospital roughly two weeks ago.
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Oshoala revives Nigeria's Wafcon and World Cup bid

Sun, 02/08/2026 - 00:23
Asisat Oshoala scores the only goal as Nigeria beat Zambia at Wafcon 2026 to revive the West Africans' hopes of reaching the 2027 Women's World Cup.
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Brentford sign Sangare for club record fee

Sat, 01/08/2026 - 18:48
Brentford confirmed the signing of Mali midfielder Mamadou Sangare from Lens for a club record fee.
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Ethiopian death row inmates desperate to escape execution in Saudi Arabia call the BBC

Sat, 01/08/2026 - 01:41
Dozens, many from Tigray, are awaiting execution - some called the BBC to tell their stories.
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Idi Amin's grandson fights at Commonwealth Games

Fri, 31/07/2026 - 23:13
The grandson of former Ugandan dictator Idi Amin has caused controversy at the Commonwealth Games after being disqualified for headbutting his opponent.
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What triggered the mass migrant crossings into Ceuta?

Fri, 31/07/2026 - 20:29
An estimated 60,000 migrants from Morocco have crossed into Ceuta, with dozens dying during the journey.
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Tyla's Nigeria date removed from world tour as South African stars face backlash

Fri, 31/07/2026 - 16:49
Nigerians urged Tyla to cancel her concert in Lagos over anti-migrant protests in South Africa.
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