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Liberia votes to choose Ellen Johnson Sirleaf successor

October 10, 2017 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Ex-footballer George Weah is among those hoping to succeed Africa's first elected female president.

Warning signs

October 10, 2017 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

A new smart mobile device is helping to catch cervical cancer early.

Kick It Out says reports of discrimination in football on rise for fifth year

October 10, 2017 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Reported incidents of discrimination at English professional football matches rise by 53% in a year, according to Kick It Out.

Namibia: More than 100 hippos die in suspected anthrax outbreak

October 9, 2017 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Pictures from Namibia's remote Bwabwata National Park show rivers filled with dozens of dead hippos.

South African keeper up for goal of year

October 9, 2017 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Arsenal striker Olivier Giroud is nominated for Fifa's Puskas Award for his 'scorpion kick' volley against Crystal Palace in January.

Under-17 World Cup: Mali beat Turkey as Ghana lose to USA

October 9, 2017 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

African champions Mali easily beat Turkey 3-0 but Ghana lose to USA 1-0 in their second games at the Under-17 World Cup in India.

Boko Haram suspects on trial in Nigeria’s Kainji town

October 9, 2017 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

The secret trials of thousands taking place in Nigeria raise concerns about lack of transparency.

2018 World Cup: Egypt’s president rewards players and coach

October 9, 2017 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Egypt's President Abdul Fattah al-Sisi rewards the national football team and coach Hector Cuper with US$85,000 as they qualify for the 2018 World Cup.

Egypt’s football fans cheer World Cup qualification

October 9, 2017 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Egyptian football fans are joyously celebrating their country's qualification for the 2018 World Cup.

Egyptians take to streets to celebrate World Cup qualification

October 9, 2017 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Ecstatic Egyptian football fans took over the streets of Cairo to celebrate their World Cup qualification.