World Cup 2026: US, Canada & Mexico bid ‘would create £8bn profit for Fifa’

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A joint bid by the US, Canada and Mexico to host the 2026 World Cup is projected to create a record £10.3bn in revenue and £8.1bn profit.

Zimbabwe’s women’s anti-poaching group protecting elephants

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Zimbabwe's armed female anti-poaching unit protect one of the biggest elephant populations in Africa.

Rwanda landslides after heavy rain bring 2018 death toll to 200

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The government says more than 200 people have been killed by mudslides since January.

Zambia library warns ‘half-naked’ female students

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A university tells female students to dress more modestly to stop distracting their male counterparts.

Malawi mourns death of former captain Jack Chamangwana

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Tributes are paid to one of Malawi's greatest players, former captain Jack Chamangwana, who died in Blantyre on Sunday aged 61.

USM Alger big winners as Confed Cup group phase kicks off

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USM Alger of Algeria beat Young Africans of Tanzania 4-0 as the group phase of this season's African Confederation Cup kicks off.

Afrofuturism: Why black science fiction ‘can’t be ignored’

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With the continuing success of Black Panther, "afrofuturism" is now more important than ever.

I sold all I had to go to Europe – now I’m home, and broke

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More than 3,000 Nigerian migrants who failed to reach Europe have been flown home by the UN - leaving many unsure how to face their families.

Marylove Edwards: The 13-year-old ‘Nigerian Serena’

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At just 13, Nigerian tennis player Marylove Edwards is being tipped for future international success.

Vanilla price rise proves chilling for ice-cream makers

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The higher cost of vanilla is proving chilling for an industry that relies on the exotic spice.