Egyptian referee Farouk suspended for using spectator’s mobile phone to disallow goal

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Egyptian referee Mohamed Farouk is suspended for using a spectator's mobile phone to disallow a goal

Afcon 2023: Where do we stand ahead of next batch of qualifiers?

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The next two rounds of qualifiers take place over eight days for a place at next year's African Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast.

Ebola-like Marburg virus kills five people in Tanzania

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The health minister is confident the Ebola-like virus will not spread beyond the affected area.

France and Africa: Is it the end of the relationship?

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Is it the end of the relationship between France and its ex-African colonies?

Malawi cannabis: Farmers let down after paying out cash

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Small-scale growers are empty handed after forking out large sums for equipment and training.

Uganda Anti-Homosexuality bill: Life in prison for saying you’re gay

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The legislation makes it an offence to simply identify as gay, and obliges relatives to alert police.

Cheers and applause as Uganda passes new bill banning identifying as LGBT

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Uganda's parliament drafts new law that criminalises identifying as LGBT in the country.

2030 World Cup: ‘Right time’ for Morocco’s sixth bid

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Can Morocco become just the second African nation to host a World Cup after announcing a joint bid with Spain and Portugal?

Rain on the way to parts of East Africa

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Up to 200mm of rain could hit areas which have been suffering one of the worst droughts in history.

The South African choir that performed for Queen Victoria

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The group of South African singers wowed 19th Century British audiences but also faced discrimination.