World Cup 2026 qualifying: Ivory Coast clinch second win, Kenya thrash Seychelles, Mali held at home

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Ivory Coast beat The Gambia 2-0 to make it two wins from two at the start of 2026 Fifa World Cup qualifying as Kenya thrash Seychelles and Mali are held at home.

A turning point for Mali’s army fighting Tuareg rebels?

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Residents in Bamako, Mali, celebrated last week after the army seized the northern town of Kidal.

Hannes Strydom: Ex-South Africa rugby star dies in car crash

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The vehicle Hannes Strydom was travelling in collided with a minibus taxi, local media report.

Burna Boy and Rema win inaugural Billboard Afrobeats awards

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The Nigerian artists are the first winners in the new category at the Billboard Music Awards in the US.

Liberian leader George Weah hailed for his sportsmanship after accepting defeat

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Across the divide, there is relief that Liberia's leader and ex-football star conceded to his rival.

Mamelodi Sundowns win Women’s African Champions League for second time

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Mamelodi Sundowns win the Women's African Champions League for a second time by beating Sporting Club Casablanca.

World Cup 2026 qualifying: Egypt win but Nigeria draw again

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Egypt keep up their perfect start in qualifying for the 2026 Fifa World Cup but Nigeria drop points once again.

Andre Onana: Manchester United goalkeeper injured on Cameroon duty

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Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana is returning to his club after suffering an injury while on international duty with Cameroon.

World Cup 2026 qualifiers: Sadio Mane marks 100th cap for Senegal with a brace

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Sadio Mane and Pape Matar Sarr score in Senegal's win over South Sudan as South Africa and Tanzania also secure opening 2026 World Cup qualifying victories.

Sudan conflict: ‘Our lives have become a piece of hell’

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Those living through the war, now in its seventh month, tell the BBC conditions are worse than ever.