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What would you do with free money?

April 5, 2018 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Villagers in Kenya are taking part in the world's largest trial to see what happens when charity cash goes directly to the people who need it.

Ethiopia told by Fifa to implement changes to electoral process

April 4, 2018 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

The Ethiopian Football Federation (EFF) is told by Fifa to make key changes to its electoral process before presidential elections can take place.

Obafemi Martins ruled out for at least six months

April 4, 2018 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Former Nigeria international Obafemi Martins is ruled out action for at least six months, according to his Chinese Super League club Shanghai Shenhua.

V&A’s Ethiopian treasures: A crown, a wedding dress and other loot

April 4, 2018 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

The UK's V&A museum offers to return on loan treasures seized 150 years ago during a military battle.

Tunisia line up Turkey as part of their World Cup preparations

April 4, 2018 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Tunisia announce a friendly against Turkey on 1 June in Switzerland as the Carthage Eagles finalise preparations for the 2018 World Cup in Russia.

Cameroon frees European hostages taken in Anglophone area

April 4, 2018 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Eighteen hostages, including 12 Europeans, were taken while on a tourist excursion.

Commonwealth Games: Chad le Clos on his bid to revitalise his career

April 4, 2018 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Chad le Clos reveals the effect his parents' cancer struggles had on him and explains why a move to Turkey can revitalise his bid to deliver record-breaking performances at Gold Coast 2018.

Mauritius athlete ‘assaulted at Commonwealth Games’

April 4, 2018 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Australian police say they are investigating a complaint against an overseas team official.

Winnie Mandela – the young mother who refused to be broken

April 4, 2018 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

The death of South Africa's veteran anti-apartheid activist Winnie Madikizela-Mandela has sparked a debate about how she should be remembered.

The ‘baby warehouses’ which cater for Israel’s unwanted migrants

April 4, 2018 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Thousands of babies and young children are being cared for in informal - and sometimes dangerous - nurseries.