EU to give 50m euros to new African fighting force

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The main mission of the force is to combat jihadist groups active across the Sahel region.

Ghana church holds Chelsea thanksgiving service

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Chelsea fan Pastor Azigiza says he wants to use the power of football to talk about God.

Ivory Coast midfielder Tiote dies aged 30

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Former Newcastle United midfielder Cheick Tiote dies aged 30 after collapsing while training in China.

Coulibaly terminates contract with Egypt’s Al Ahly

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Representatives of Souleymane Coulibaly announce that the Ivory Coast forward has terminated his contract with Al Ahly of Egypt.

China protests at Zambia mining arrests

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China says that there was no strong evidence to justify arresting 31 people for mining illegally.

South Africa heartbreak as rescued circus lions poisoned

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The two lions had been removed from circuses in South America and relocated to South Africa.

Morocco ‘to join Ecowas’ despite snubbing summit over Israel

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West Africa's regional body agrees to admit Morocco even though it boycotted a summit over Israel.

Italy knock Zambia out of Under-20 World Cup

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Zambia's hopes of Under-20 World Cup glory are over a 3-2 defeat to Italy in a thrilling game in Suwon, South Korea.

Ebola survivors

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Scottish nurse Pauline Cafferkey returns to Sierra Leone for the first time since contracting Ebola there.

One man, four wives

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The day-to-day antics of a polygamous South African family sets Twitter alight.