Botswana to hold elephant hunting auctions

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Seven "packages" of 10 elephants each are on offer after a ban on hunting was lifted last year.

Raja’s Ben Malango no qualms about facing former club TP Mazembe

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Raja Casablanca's Ben Malango is not worried about facing his former club TP Mazembe despite controversy over his transfer.

Coronavirus: Are African countries ready?

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How countries across the continent are preparing in case the deadly virus spreads.

Coronavirus: Are African countries ready?

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Africa is one of only two continents with no confirmed cases of coronavirus.

Africa’s week in pictures: 31 January-6 February 2020

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A selection of the best photos from across the continent this week.

Roland Schoeman: Olympic gold medallist handed one-year ban

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Former Olympic relay gold medallist Roland Schoeman is given a one-year ban, backdated to May 2019, after testing positive for banned substance GW501516.

South Africa’s Jacob Zuma takes aim in rifle photo

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South Africa's ex-president causes a row after posting a photo of himself taking aim with a rifle.

Uefa outlines plans to help women’s football in Cameroon

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Former Netherlands international Hesterine De Reus explains what needs to be done to develop women's football in Cameroon and how Uefa is helping.

Mali musician Ballake Sissoko claims US customs broke instrument

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Ballake Sissoko says his kora, a traditional harp-like instrument, arrived in Paris in pieces.

My Money: A wedding, a pay rise and some healthy eating

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As part of a new BBC blog series, Somi from Nigeria shares what she spent her money on this week.