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Teams set for WAFU Cup of Nations groups in Ghana

September 13, 2017 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Hosts Ghana and archrivals Nigeria face each other in Group A at the West African regional championship, the WAFU Cup of Nations, as Ivory Coast and Senegal clash in Group B.

British High Commissioner to Nigeria gives BBC interview in Pidgin

September 13, 2017 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

‘’My name be Paul Arkwright, I be British High Commissioner in Nigeria and I like Nigeria well-well.’’

First page

September 13, 2017 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Adult learners in Kenya get to read their first words, after a library opens in their village.

London’s coconut fad

September 13, 2017 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Ghanaian journalist Elizabeth Ohene reflects on how London has changed and how it compares to Accra.

Bell Pottinger collapses after South African scandal

September 12, 2017 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

The troubled PR firm has appointed administrators in the UK after failing to find a buyer.

Kenyan opposition MPs boycott Uhuru Kenyatta’s speech

September 12, 2017 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

MPs say President Uhuru Kenyatta does not have the constitutional mandate to address parliament.

ANC might lose next election, says Kgalema Motlanthe

September 12, 2017 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

It would be good for the party for it to be voted out of power, the former president says.

South Africa’s Motlanthe: ‘Good if ANC loses power’

September 12, 2017 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

South Africa's governing party is badly hit by corruption, says ex-President Kgalema Motlanthe.

South Africa will not appeal against World Cup replay – unless referee is cleared

September 12, 2017 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

South Africa's Football Association will not appeal against a Fifa order to a replay a 2018 World Cup qualifier against Senegal - but will do if the referee at the centre of the case is later cleared.

Benni McCarthy enjoying new life as a coach

September 12, 2017 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Former South Africa striker Benni McCarthy is enjoying a winning start to his new life as coach of Cape Town City in the Premier Soccer League.