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Cameroon government moves to ease 2019 AFCON fears

July 19, 2017 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Cameroon's Sports Minister says the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations will go ahead in the country despite concerns over the pace of preparations and economic issues.

Protection for Zuma critic after death threats

July 19, 2017 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

ANC MP Makhosi Khoza has been sent death threats, saying she has 21 days to live.

Surviving the deadliest migration route from Libya to Italy

July 19, 2017 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

The UN refugee agency says traffickers on the migrant route from Libya are becoming ever more ruthless.

Winnie Madikizela-Mandela: ANC has ‘messed up South Africa’

July 18, 2017 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Winnie Madikizela-Mandela says South Africa is in a political crisis and the ANC has "messed up".

Sapphire rush threatens Madagascar lemurs

July 18, 2017 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Indris, the largest lemurs, are threatened by illegal mining in their native Madagascar.

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang: Borussia Dortmund rule out sale of striker

July 18, 2017 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Borussia Dortmund striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is "staying at the club" says sporting director Michael Zorc.

Fifa should train players to treat heart issues, says agent

July 18, 2017 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

The agent of late Cameroonian footballer Patrick Ekeng asks Fifa to train all players and coaches in how to treat victims of sudden cardiac arrest.

Lion parts ‘sold as fake tiger products’ in Asia

July 18, 2017 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Trade in African lion bones faked as tiger products is thriving in Asia, a wildlife group says.

Africa Cup of Nations: Caf considers June or July move

July 18, 2017 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

The Africa Cup of Nations could be moved to June or July as part of changes being discussed by the continent's ruling body.

BBC Somali service celebrates 60 years of broadcasting

July 18, 2017 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

The BBC Somali service is celebrating 60 years since its first broadcast. Today, it reaches an audience of four million people across radio, TV and online.