Dambe: Combat sport in Nigeria reinventing itself for a new generation
A young fighter attempts to forge a career in dambe, a Nigerian Hausa combat sport developed from spear and shield warfare.
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Bus crash in Algeria kills footballer and coach from Mouloudia Club El Bayadh
All football has been suspended in Algeria after a bus crash on Wednesday killed a player and coach from Mouloudia Club El Bayadh.
Niger coup leaders expel French, but not US, troops fighting jihadists
As the last French anti-jihadist forces leave, US troops remain with the military junta's blessing.
DR Congo elections: ‘I was scared, but everything went well’
DR Congo's 44 million voters have been voting for their next president despite to lengthy delays.
Isabel dos Santos: Angolan billionaire hit with £580m asset freeze
A firm once run by Isabel dos Santos is seeking huge damages from the controversial Angolan billionaire.
French court jails former Rwanda doctor for 24 years for role in 1994 genocide
Sosthene Munyemana is jailed for 24 years by a French court for his involvement in the 1994 genocide.
DR Congo elections: Vote enters second day after ‘chaos’
Four opposition candidates have called for the entire election to be rerun after Wednesday's long delays.
William Ruto: The ‘tax collector’ president sparking Kenyans’ anger
Tax hikes have led to many Kenyans saying their president is a greedy tax collector like Zacchaeus.
Andre Onana: Manchester United goalkeeper ‘has decision’ over Africa Cup of Nations
Manchester United's Andre Onana has a career decision to make over joining Cameroon at the Africa Cup of Nations, says Eric Djemba-Djemba.
How DR Congo-Kenya rebel-group row has rattled regional relations
The announcement, in Nairobi, of a new Congolese rebel alliance has damaged diplomatic ties.
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