South Africa beat holders Nigeria at Women’s Nations Cup

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South Africa beat holders Nigeria 1-0 as former champions Equatorial Guinea lose 5-0 to Zambia at the Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Ghana.

World Falconry Day: Eagle and falcons soar over desert show

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Egyptian falconers meet in the desert to celebrate World Falconry Day and highlight an ancient sport.

Mahrez brace helps Algeria reach 2019 Afcon

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A Riyad Mahrez brace helps Algeria win 4-1 in Togo to secure their place at next year's Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon.

Kenya bans Marie Stopes from offering abortion services

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Authorities say complaints were made that the Marie Stopes organisation was promoting abortion.

Kenya bans Marie Stopes from offering abortion services

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Authorities say complaints were made that the Marie Stopes organisation was promoting abortion.

Afcon 2019: Mauritania, Guinea, Ivory Coast qualify

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Mauritania qualify for an Africa Cup of Nations finals for the first time in their history as Guinea and Ivory Coast also go through to Cameroon 2019.

South Africa’s Ramaphosa to repay campaign donation

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President Cyril Ramaphosa is to repay a $35,000 campaign donation after misleading MPs.

Nigeria coach Rohr accomplishes ‘second target’ after Afcon qualification

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Gernot Rohr can stamp 'mission accomplished' on the second chapter of his managerial reign after Nigeria qualify for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations.

The women smashing Ethiopia’s glass ceiling

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Male dominance in Ethiopia is being challenged with the appointment of women to powerful government posts, writes Hana Zeratsyon.

The women keeping peace… in the deadliest place

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The UN wants to recruit more women as peacekeepers. In Mali at present they make up just 3% of a 15,000-strong force.