Lessons in heartbreak: I coach women to get over their ex

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A shocking moment in a divorce court prompted Aronke Omame to switch careers and become a break-up coach.

Kenya elections 2022: Raila Odinga and William Ruto in tight presidential race

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Raila Odinga and William Ruto are running neck and neck with almost half of the results confirmed.

In pictures: Defying Mozambican jihadists to go to school

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Riding motorbike taxis has become a lifeline for young men fleeing Mozambique's Islamist insurgency.

Sierra Leone: Protests was ‘terrorism at the highest’ says President Maada Bio

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Sierra Leone's President Julius Maada Bio spoke to in depth to BBC Focus Radio.

Africa Super League will give smaller clubs ‘fighting chance’ of glory

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The financial gains on offer in the Africa Super League will boost smaller clubs' hopes in continental competitions, say Tanzania's Simba FC.

Zimbabwe hails gold coin success and wants to issue more

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Another gold coin is to be rolled out as currency, this time worth $180, the central bank says.

London Marathon: World champion Tamirat Tola pulls out of men’s race

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Reigning world marathon champion Tamirat Tola of Ethiopia withdraws from the London Marathon in October, citing muscle fatigue.

U20 Women’s World Cup: Nigeria win opener, Ghana lose to USA

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Nigeria beat France 1-0 in their opening group match at the Fifa Under-20 Women's World Cup in Costa Rica, but Ghana lost 3-0 to the USA.

Wenyen Gabriel: LA Lakers player on how basketball could unite South Sudan

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Los Angeles Lakers player Wenyen Gabriel wants to use basketball to unite people in his native South Sudan after its bitter experience of conflict.

Africa’s week in pictures: 5-11 August 2022

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A selection of the best photos from across Africa and beyond this week.