Ivory Coast’s hair sculptor Laetitia Ky

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Laetitia Ky uses coat hangers, wires and pins to make "hair sculptures" for her Instagram fans.

Nigeria to play friendly against Argentina in Russia

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The Argentina FA confirms that the two-time World Champions will face Nigeria in a friendly in the Russian city of Krasnodar on 14 November.

Niger: At least 12 police killed as militants storm base

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Soldiers pursue the attackers, and are reported to have clashed with them near the border with Mali.

Mali beat Ghana to reach U-17 World Cup semi-final

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Mali are through to the semi-finals of the Under-17 World Cup in India after a 2-1 victory over Ghana amidst heavy rain in their quarter-final on Saturday.

Egyptian club El Qanah mourn death of player

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Egyptian club El Qanah announce that one of their players, Ibrahim Konsha, died at the hands of Islamist militants whilst on national service.

Holders Mazembe reach Confederation Cup final

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TP Mazembe stay on course to successfully defend their Confederation Cup title as the Congolese beat Moroccans FUS Rabat 1-0 on aggregate.

Militants kill Egyptian security forces in desert shoot-out

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The forces are reported to have been looking for the militants' hideout when they came under attack.

Waldrum to replace Omagbemi as Nigeria women’s boss

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American Randy Waldrum is appointed as the Technical Adviser of the Nigeria women's team, replacing Florence Omagbemi.

Robert Mugabe’s WHO appointment condemned as ‘an insult’

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The UK government, an array of campaign groups and the Zimbabwe opposition express dismay.

Mogadishu truck bombing death toll jumps to 358

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More than 50 people are also still missing after last Saturday's huge truck bombing, officials say.