Ahmad – the man who holds the future of African football in his hands

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Madagascar's Ahmad holds the future of African football in his hands, but who exactly is he and what does he hope to achieve as president of Caf?

Mali clubs Djoliba and Onze Createurs are first casualties of Fifa ban

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Bamako-based clubs Djoliba and Onze Createurs are the first casualties of Fifa's ban on Mali as they are stopped from playing in the African Confederation Cup.

Don’t forget us, says Chibok schoolgirl as third year of captivity approaches

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A schoolgirl who escaped abduction by Boko Haram calls for the rescue of classmates still in captivity.

Lagos settlement demolished despite court order

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The informal settlement was home to nearly 4,700 people, activists say.

Uganda to get security cameras after police death

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President Museveni says public safety will be "guarded at all costs" with installation of security cameras.

Milton Nkosi: Colonial tweets undermine South Africa’s opposition

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Colonial tweets by former party leader could end South African opposition party's chances of winning the next election.

First task is to audit Caf – Ahmad

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Newly-appointed Confederation of African Football (Caf) president Ahmad says his first job is to conduct an audit of the body.

Consumers demand cheaper Africa data

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Throughout Africa, consumers are complaining of what they see as exorbitant data costs, and are calling on mobile operators to cut prices. The BBC's Vumani Mkhize has more.

Malawi make U-turn over Nations Cup withdrawal

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Malawi will now compete in 2019 Nations Cup and 2018 CHAN qualifying less than a week after stating they would withdraw.

Zanzibar admitted as full Caf member

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Zanzibar becomes a full member of Caf and its national team will be able to participate in the Africa Cup of Nations.