French Open 2020: Elina Svitolina suffers shock defeat by qualifier Nadia Podoroska

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Qualifier Nadia Podoroska "doesn't want to wake up" after stunning third seed Elina Svitolina to reach the French Open semi-finals.

Liberia man drowns rescuing dropped $20 note in Monrovia river

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Street hawker Tamba Lamine dived into a river and found the money but then disappeared, police say.

Kwesi Appiah says Ghana team-mate Thomas Partey ideal for Arsenal

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Kwesi Appiah says that Ghana team-mate Thomas Partey has the skills and personality to be a success at Arsenal.

Flooding hits six million people in East Africa

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The number affected by heavy seasonal rains has risen more than five fold since 2016, the UN says.

Measles in DR Congo: By air, boat and foot to deliver the vaccine

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The health workers going to great lengths to deliver vital supplies in the fight against measles in DR Congo.

River Nile row: Ethiopia bans flights above Grand Renaissance Dam

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It comes a week after Ethiopia's air force warned it would defend the $4.8bn dam against any attack.

Coronavirus in Senegal: Keeping Covid-19 at bay

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With only seven doctors per 100,000 people, Senegal has been praised for its handling of coronavirus.

SARS: Nigeria ‘rogue’ police unit banned from stop and search

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Videos allegedly showing SARS officers extorting money and shooting people cause public outrage.

Kitata beats Kipchoge to London Marathon title

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World record holder Eliud Kipchoge is beaten in the London Marathon as Shura Kitata wins a thrilling sprint finish to claim an unexpected victory.

Why some Nigerian families lock up children and the mentally ill

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Maltreatment of adults with mental illness and children living with relatives has shocked Nigerians.