France-born Bouna Sarr refuses Senegal offer

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France-born defender Bouna Sarr rejects an offer to play for Senegal and a possible place in their 2018 World Cup squad.

Nigeria welcomes World Cup prize advance of US$2m from Fifa

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The Nigeria Football Federation welcomes Fifa's decision to advance US$ 2 million of World Cup prize money to Africa's five representatives in Russia.

Brighton ask police to look into ‘monkey chants’ at Burnley

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Brighton ask police to investigate whether there were monkey chants aimed at players during their game at Burnley last Saturday.

Ethiopia hit by power cut as dam’s circuit breaks

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The blackout is caused by a technical fault at a massive hydroelectric dam mired in controversy.

Nigeria bans cough syrup with codeine after addiction outcry

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The move follows a BBC investigation into a cough syrup addiction epidemic sweeping Nigeria.

Mohamed Salah named writers’ Footballer of the Year

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Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah is voted the Football Writers' Association Footballer of the Year for 2018.

Drones deliver blood and medical supplies in Rwanda

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Doctors in Rwanda are able to order blood supplies by text and then have them delivered by drone.

Mohamed Salah: Liverpool’s ‘expensive risk’ shows Roma what they could have had

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Mohamed Salah was seen as an expensive risk when Liverpool bought him - but the regret is now all with Champions League rivals Roma, explains James Horncastle.

Islam Slimani: Newcastle forward charged with violent conduct

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Newcastle's on-loan forward Islam Slimani is charged with violent conduct after an off-the-ball incident during their defeat by West Brom.

How cough syrup in Nigeria is creating a generation of addicts

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The BBC's Ruona Meyer investigates the people making, selling and consuming opioid-based medicine in Nigeria.