Afcon 2021: Guinea-Bissau players ‘in tears’ after Egypt defeat following disallowed goal

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Guinea-Bissau players were 'lying on the floor in tears' after their agonising 1-0 defeat by Egypt at the Africa Cup of Nations.

Nigeria’s economy: Why people are buying sanitary pads in packs of two

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A so-called "sachet economy" has emerged as high inflation makes everyday items too expensive for many.

Afcon 2021: Equatorial Guinea stun holders Algeria

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Equatorial Guinea stun Algeria to leave the defending champions on the brink of a group-stage exit from the Africa Cup of Nations.

Afcon 2021: Tunisia bounce back to thrash Mauritania

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Tunisia bounce back from their controversial opening defeat at the Africa Cup of Nations by brushing aside Mauritania 4-0 in Group F.

Afcon 2021: Sierra Leone snatch late draw against Ivory Coast

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Sierra Leone's Alhadji Kamara scores a dramatic injury-time equaliser to grab a 2-2 draw against Ivory Coast in Douala.

Ibrahim Boubacar Keïta: Ousted Mali president dies aged 76

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Ibrahim Boubacar Keïta was forced from power in 2020 after protests over security, economy and elections.

Afcon 2021: The Gambia and Mali close in on last 16 after draw

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The Gambia and Mali both move to the brink of the last 16 at the Africa Cup of Nations as they play out a 1-1 draw in Group F.

Crystal Asige: How glaucoma stole my sight

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Kenya singer and songwriter Crystal Asige shares her journey with an eye condition called Glaucoma.

Mohamed Ibrahim Moalimuu: Somali spokesman injured in Mogadishu

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Former BBC journalist Mohamed Ibrahim Moalimuu was targeted by terrorists, the prime minister says.

Kenyan vigilantes taking on avocado gangs

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Cartels have begun to target the lucrative crop and farmers are arming themselves.