Douala building: Shock as collapse kills 12 in Cameroon

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Rescuers will make sure no-one is left beneath the rubble, vows a top official in the city of Douala.

Assimi Goïta: President gets sweeping powers in new Mali constitution

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Opponents call it a "plot on democracy" and say the referendum result should be annulled.

Sweden 2-1 South Africa: Amanda Ilestedt scores late winner

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Amanda Ilestedt's last-minute header gives Sweden a 2-1 win over South Africa at the Women's World Cup in Wellington.

Africa unmasked at the Tate: The continent through its own lens

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The Tate showcases Africa's past, present and future through the lenses of artists from the continent.

Zambia 0-5 Japan: Hinata Miyazawa goals help 2011 champions thrash Zambia

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Hinata Miyazawa scores twice to help Japan to a 5-0 win against Fifa Women's World Cup debutants Zambia in New Zealand.

South Africa polyamory: When three’s not a crowd in a relationship

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Polyamory is on the rise in South Africa as people break with tradition, counsellors say.

Sudan conflict: Medics whipped in Khartoum after convoy attacked – MSF

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Armed men attacked a team taking supplies to one of only two hospitals open in southern Khartoum.

Top tips from pioneering World Cup referee

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As the Women's World Cup gets under way in Australia and New Zealand, history-making Rwandan referee Salima Mukansanga details how she made it to the top.

Women’s World Cup 2023: Nigeria’s Oshoala on getting down to ‘business’

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Five-time African Footballer of the Year Asisat Oshoala on embracing pressure and fame as Nigeria's star player.

Women’s World Cup 2023: Nigeria’s Onome Ebi on ‘unreal’ sixth tournament

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Nigeria's Onome Ebi still loves her football as she embarks on a sixth appearance at the Women's World Cup.