DR Congo poll: Blaze hits electoral depot as tense vote nears

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The fire - amid a violent poll campaign - destroyed most of the voting machines for the capital.

New Cameroon FA boss Seidou Mbombo Njoya vows ‘transparency’

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Newly elected federation president Seidou Mbombo Njoya promises 'transparency' as he bids to rebuild the credibility of football in Cameroon.

In pictures: Ethiopians drum for unity

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Ethiopia brings together the more than 80 national or ethnic groups that live in the country in a celebration of diversity.

In pictures: Ethiopians drum for unity

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Ethiopia brings together the more than 80 national or ethnic groups that live in the country in a celebration of diversity.

Kenyan model: ‘I won’t wear make-up to hide my scars’

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Claudiah Wanjiru says that after a difficult journey her scars have made her beautiful.

Kenyan model: ‘I won’t wear make-up to hide my scars’

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Claudiah Wanjiru says that after a difficult journey her scars have made her beautiful.

Morocco decide against 2019 Africa Cup of Nations bid

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Morocco will not bid to host the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations says the country's Minister of Youth and Sport Rachid Talbi Alami

Burundi denies running secret torture houses

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The government dismisses a BBC investigation into detention centres as "fake news".

Burundi denies running secret torture houses

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The government dismisses a BBC investigation into detention centres as "fake news".

Joel Matip: Liverpool defender out for up to six weeks with fractured collarbone

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Liverpool defender Joel Matip could be out for up to six weeks as he needs surgery on a fractured collarbone.