Raila Odinga quits Kenya election re-run

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Kenyan opposition leader Raila Odinga pulls out of the 26 October poll re-run, urging a "credible election".

Kenya’s woman matatu designer

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Pimped-up minivans are all over Nairobi, but Tsarah Arts says she's the only woman designing them.

Liberia votes to choose Ellen Johnson Sirleaf successor

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Ex-footballer George Weah is among those hoping to succeed Africa's first elected female president.

Warning signs

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A new smart mobile device is helping to catch cervical cancer early.

Kick It Out says reports of discrimination in football on rise for fifth year

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Reported incidents of discrimination at English professional football matches rise by 53% in a year, according to Kick It Out.

Namibia: More than 100 hippos die in suspected anthrax outbreak

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Pictures from Namibia's remote Bwabwata National Park show rivers filled with dozens of dead hippos.

South African keeper up for goal of year

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Arsenal striker Olivier Giroud is nominated for Fifa's Puskas Award for his 'scorpion kick' volley against Crystal Palace in January.

Under-17 World Cup: Mali beat Turkey as Ghana lose to USA

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African champions Mali easily beat Turkey 3-0 but Ghana lose to USA 1-0 in their second games at the Under-17 World Cup in India.

Boko Haram suspects on trial in Nigeria’s Kainji town

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The secret trials of thousands taking place in Nigeria raise concerns about lack of transparency.

2018 World Cup: Egypt’s president rewards players and coach

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Egypt's President Abdul Fattah al-Sisi rewards the national football team and coach Hector Cuper with US$85,000 as they qualify for the 2018 World Cup.