Gabon goalkeeper Ovono retires from international football

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Gabon goalkeeper Didier Ovono announces his retirement from international football aged 34 after 14 years and 106 caps.

Letter from Africa: Why age is just a number in Ghana

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In our series of letters from African journalists, veteran Ghanaian journalist Elizabeth Ohene reflects on why in Ghana a person's age is not etched in stone.

Mamelodi Sundowns held at home by St George in Champions League

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Holders Mamelodi Sundowns of South Africa draw 0-0 at home to Ethiopia's Saint George at the start of their African Champions League group campaign.

Medhi Benatia: Juventus make Bayern Munich defender’s loan permanent

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Treble-chasing Juventus exercise the option to make defender Medhi Benatia's loan move from Bayern Munich permanent for £14.4m.

Riyad Mahrez’s disallowed Leicester City penalty a ‘freak’ event

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Riyad Mahrez's disallowed penalty in Leicester's loss against Manchester City was a "freak" occurrence, says Foxes boss Craig Shakespeare.

Ivory Coast: Soldiers cut off second city Bouaké

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A mutiny over a pay dispute enters a second day, with the country's second largest city now cut off.

Ivory Coast: Soldiers revolt over pay dispute

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The mutineers have been firing into the air and blocking streets in several cities, causing panic.

Your election questions

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Listen to the Kenya Election Watch every Wednesday on the BBC Africa Today podcast.

Manchester United: Eric Bailly could have Uefa ban extended

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Manchester United's Eric Bailly could have his European ban extended, with Uefa to examine his red card against Celta Vigo.

Ebola: WHO declares outbreak in DR Congo

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The World Health Organization says at least one person is confirmed to have died from the virus.