Nigeria’s emir of Kano dethroned for ‘disrespect’

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Muhammadu Sanusi II, an outspoken Muslim ruler, has been at loggerheads with a local politician.

Nigeria’s Zainab Bulkachuwa retires after 45 years in the judiciary

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After 45 years in service, Justice Zainab Bulkachuwa is looking forward to her retirement.

Chineme Martins: Nigerian player dies after collapsing on pitch

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Nigeria's Football Federation to review medical facilities at clubs after death of Nasarawa United player Chineme Martins on Sunday.

Ezzeldin Bahader: Grandfather scores on professional debut – aged 75

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An Egyptian bidding to become the oldest professional footballer ever has scored on his debut - despite being 75.

Sudan PM Abdalla Hamdok survives assassination attempt

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An explosion hit Abdalla Hamdok's motorcade as he was on his way to work in the capital, Khartoum.

The million-dollar trade in trafficked rosewood trees

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For a year BBC Africa Eye has been investigating the million-dollar trade in trafficked rosewood.

Letter from Africa: The spread of coronavirus prejudice in Kenya

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Before it recorded a single case of the virus, Kenya witnessed a number of anti-Chinese incidents.

Pyramids, Horoya, Agadir and Berkane into Confederation Cup semis

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Egyptian debutants Pyramids FC reach the semi-finals of the Confederation Cup along with Guinea's Horoya and Moroccans Hassania Agadir and Renaissance Berkane.

Morocco to meet Egypt in African Champions League semis

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The prospect of one country providing both African Champions League finalists is firmly on after Wydad complete an all Morocco-Egypt semi-final line-up.

Al-Shabab’s Bashir Mohamed Qorgab ‘killed in air strike in Somalia’

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The US military was hunting for the jihadist, but it has not yet commented on reports of his death.