Mission impossible

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In our series of letters from African journalists, veteran Ghanaian journalist Elizabeth Ohene reflects on her lack of passion for dogs.

Kenya’s Obiri wins 5,000m gold

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South Africa's Caster Semenya wins women's 800m gold in imperious style on the closing night of the World Championships in London.

Kenya election: Police fire teargas at Odinga’s supporters

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The officers were attempting to disperse the crowd as the opposition leader prepared to leave.

Kenya election: Raila Odinga urges supporters to strike

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Opposition leader Raila Odinga said Monday would be a "day of mourning for the fallen patriots".

Olarenwaju Kayode: Nigerian signs for Man City but joins Girona on loan

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Manchester City sign Nigeria international Olarenwaju Kayode from Austria Vienna and send him on a season-long loan to Girona.

Nigeria’s Buhari feels ‘ready to go home’ after treatment in UK

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President Buhari has been in London for much of 2017, getting treatment for an undisclosed illness.

Sick leave

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The impact on the health service at home of the presidents who go overseas for medical treatment.

Ponte Tower: Urban slum transformed to tourist attraction

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The tallest residential building in South Africa was known for drugs, poverty and prostitution but since 2001 there has been a drive to regenerate the area.

Mounie: ‘I’ll take a picture of the table’

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Steve Mounie says he will "take a photo of the table" after helping Huddersfield go top with victory over Crystal Palace on their Premier League debut.

Amr Gamal becomes first Egyptian footballer to play in SA

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Pharaohs striker Amr Gamal is to become the first Egyptian to play in South Africa after his club Al Ahly agreed a loan deal with Bidvest Wits.