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Demand for sand in Kenya is driving the illegal sand harvesting industry, causing loss of ecosystems and even deaths.

Algeria's hopes of qualifying for the 2018 World Cup are left in tatters after a 3-1 defeat in Zambia as Ivory Coast win 3-0 in Gabon.

Hugo Broos says Cameroon's 2018 World Cup qualification hopes are all but over following the African champions' 4-0 defeat to Nigeria on Friday in Uyo.

Morocco put six past Mali as Cape Verde stun South Africa and Tunisia beat DR Congo to maintain their 100% record in 2018 World Cup qualifying.

Nigeria maintain a 100% record in 2018 World Cup qualifying with a 4-0 thrashing of African champions Cameroon as Ghana draw 1-1 with Congo Brazzaville.