Steve Mounie suggests the Pythons as a new nickname for Benin

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Benin striker Steve Mounie backs his country's plan to change its nickname from the Squirrels and suggests the Pythons.

Former Ghana FA boss Kwesi Nyantakyi to appeal against life ban

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Ex-Ghana FA president Kwesi Nyantakyi will appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport over his life ban from the sport.

Benin players and ex-FA boss imprisoned for failing age cheating

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Prison sentences are given to 10 Benin youth players and former football federation president Anjorin Moucharafou for age cheating.

Nigeria arrests 400 Shia Muslims after deadly clashes

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The pro-Iranian sect was protesting in the capital to demand the release of their detained leader.

US missionary Charles Wesco shot dead in Cameroon

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Charles Wesco was shot in front of his wife and son two weeks after the family moved to volatile region.

Letter from Africa: Nigeria – a young country for old men

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Why have Nigeria's main parties both chosen septuagenarian presidential candidates?

Senegalese artist Omar Victor Diop: Why I’m trying to correct history

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Omar Victor Diop's portraits aim to paint important but overlooked Africans back into history.

Senegalese artist Omar Victor Diop: Why I’m trying to correct history

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Omar Victor Diop's portraits aim to paint important but overlooked Africans back into history.

Wilfried Zaha: Crystal Palace winger says he was sent death threats after Arsenal draw

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Crystal Palace forward Wilfried Zaha says he was sent racist abuse and threats after winning a penalty in Sunday's 2-2 draw with Arsenal.

Life ban for Ghanaian football official

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Kwesi Nyantakyi, one of African football's most powerful figures, is banned for life for breaking corruption and bribery rules.