2018 World Cup: Fifa hands out punishments to several African nations

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Gabon and Nigeria are among the African nations punished by Fifa for offences, including fielding an ineligible player and improper conduct, during World Cup qualifying.

Blasts at Uganda MPs Bobi Wine and Allan Ssewanyana’s homes

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The MPs say they were targeted because they oppose the scrapping of the presidential age limit.

Egypt ‘escalates LGBT crackdown’ after rainbow flag display

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Dozens have been detained since rainbow flags were raised at a concert, Amnesty International says.

Flying the longest zip wire in East Africa

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The longest zip wire in East Africa has opened in Kenya, stretching more than 2.2 km (1.4 miles).

King David v Joshua

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Joseph Warungu reflects on how the Bible has taken centre stage in the battle for the Kenyan an presidency.

Hugo Broos working as Cameroon coach without a contract

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Hugo Broos says that he is working as Cameroon coach without a contract after his last one ended in February after the Africa Cup of Nations triumph.

South African chair-throwing politicians ‘shameful’

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South Africa's deputy leader hits out at brawling ANC delegates, saying their behaviour is shameful.

2018 World Cup: Patrick Malo recalled to Burkina Faso squad

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Patrick Malo, criticised by Burkina Faso coach Paulo Duarte, is recalled to the Stallions squad for their World Cup qualifier in South Africa after an injury to Yacouba Coulibaly.

2018 World Cup: Egypt lose key players to injury

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Injury forces two key players to withdraw from Egypt's squad for their 2018 World Cup qualifier against visiting Congo Brazzaville.

Bull wresting for love in Madagascar

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In the highlands of Madagascar men risk death wrestling bulls to attract a bride.