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Former Mali basketball coach handed lifetime ban after abuse investigation

June 21, 2023 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Amadou Bamba one of five coaches and officials sanctioned after an investigation into allegations of sexual abuse.

Asamoah Gyan: Ghana’s record goalscorer retires from football

June 21, 2023 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Africa's top scorer at World Cups calls time on his career after a record 51 goals in 109 games for his country.

Migrant crisis: Tunisian fisherman finds dead bodies in his net

June 21, 2023 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Many migrants leave from Tunisia by boat to reach Europe, but the consequences can be tragic.

Brazil 2-4 Senegal: Sadio Mane scores twice in friendly

June 20, 2023 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Former Liverpool forward Sadio Mane scores twice as Senegal beat Brazil in a friendly in Lisbon, Portugal.

‘We are the friend’ – Cameroon striker Ajara Nchout inspiring those fleeing terror

June 20, 2023 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Cameroon and Inter Milan striker Ajara Nchout on her work using football to combat the impact of Islamist insurgents.

Uganda school massacre: Arrests raise murky questions

June 20, 2023 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Officials investigate if a local ownership dispute had a role in the killing of nearly 40 students.

Tunisia: A 100-year-old football club folds due to players migrating to Europe

June 20, 2023 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

A 100-year-old football club in Tunisia has folded after migration to Europe cost AS Ghardimaou more than 30 of its best players.

Uganda ADF school attack: I covered myself in blood to hide

June 20, 2023 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

A student tells the BBC he survived an attack by suspected Islamist rebels by pretending to be dead.

Afcon 2023: Sudan players hope to ‘bring joy’ to war-torn nation

June 19, 2023 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Midfielder Muataz Hashem believes qualification for the 2023 Afcon will lift spirits for football fans affected by Sudan's civil war.

Africa’s Ukraine-Russia peace mission: What was achieved?

June 19, 2023 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

South Africa's leader hails last week's trip as "historic" but what difference did it really make?