Idrissa Gueye: Everton midfielder signs long-term deal until 2022

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Everton midfielder Idrissa Gueye signs a new long-term contract at the club until June 2022.

Madonna: ‘My son is Malawi’s future president’

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The US pop star praised her son adopted from Malawi, saying he would become its future president.

Caf to introduce VAR at Super Cup

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The Confederation of African Football (Caf) is set to debut the video assistant referee (VAR) for the first time this weekend at the Caf Super Cup.

Zimbabwe’s Morgan Tsvangirai buried amid rivalry in MDC

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More than 5,000 people attend Zimbabwean opposition leader's burial, amid battle to succeed him.

Mozambique rubbish dump collapse kills at least 17 people

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Mozambique rubbish dump collapse kills at least 17 people, crushing five homes in the night.

Nigeria Boko Haram: Some missing girls ‘rescued’ after school attack

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Some of the 100 girls thought to have been abducted in Nigeria have been found, officials say.

How Malawi reduced infant mortality

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Every year 2.6m babies around the world don't survive beyond a month but Malawi's number is dropping.

Didier Drogba’s 17-year-old son Isaac joins French Ligue 1 side Guingamp

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Former Chelsea striker Didier Drogba's 17-year-old son Isaac joins French Ligue 1 club Guingamp.

BBC launches Yoruba and Igbo services

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The BBC launches services for Yoruba and Igbo speakers in Nigeria and West and Central Africa.

Mozambique rubbish dump collapse kills at least 17 people

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The dump is home to some of Mozambique's poorest people, who earn their living reselling rubbish.