World Cup 2026: Eritrea withdraw from African qualifiers

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Eritrea withdraw from qualifiers for the 2026 Fifa World Cup just six days before they were due to play their first group fixture.

Komfo Anokye kola tree: Man denies chopping down 300-year-old tree in Ghana

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Ghanaians online are outraged over the incident, which sparked a police manhunt.

Nathan Tella: Nigeria boss Jose Peseiro set to hand Bayer Leverkusen winger debut

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Nathan Tella says it would be "a dream come true" to make his debut for Nigeria in the 2026 Fifa World Cup qualifiers.

Malawi kwacha: 44% drop in value against US dollar sparks unease

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The 44% fall in the kwacha's value will make imports dearer but some argue it was long overdue.

Komfo Anokye kola tree: Ghana outrage after 300-year-old tree felled

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The famous tree dates back to 17th Century Ghana and was reportedly planted by a renowned priest.

Harare mayor Ian Makone latest target in Zimbabwe opposition CCC row

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Mayor Ian Makone faces the sack in a wrangle that has already seen the ousting of 15 MPs.

Kenya’s Ogiek people being evicted for carbon credits – lawyers

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Leaders of the Ogiek community say armed forest rangers are "pulling down houses with axes and hammers".

Kenya replacement ID cards: High Court blocks new charge

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The overnight introduction of a charge for national ID cards amid a cost-of living crisis led to an outcry.

Lalibela fighting: Amhara Fano militia and Ethiopian army clash in historic town

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Lalibela is home to famous 13th Century churches that are registered as Unesco world heritage sites.

Sudan conflict: Thousands flee fresh ethnic killings in Darfur

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Witnesses accused the paramilitary group Rapid Support Forces (RSF) of targeting and killing non-Arabs.