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South Africa claim betting spike during Ghana World Cup qualifying game

November 17, 2021 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

The South African Football Association claims there was a spike in betting during its World Cup qualifier against Ghana.

Postpartum depression: A deaf mum’s story.

November 17, 2021 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Catherine, a single parent who is also deaf, struggled with postpartum depression.

Cameroon, Tunisia, Algeria, Nigeria all progress to the African World Cup play-offs

November 16, 2021 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Cameroon, Tunisia, Algeria and Nigeria clinch the final places in the African 2022 World Cup play-offs.

Uganda: Deadly twin suicide bomb attack targets Kampala

November 16, 2021 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Three suicide bombers were among the dead after twin blasts rocked Uganda's capital Kampala on Tuesday.

South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia will co-host the 2027 men’s Cricket World Cup

November 16, 2021 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia will co-host the men's Cricket World Cup in 2027.

Ezinne Kalu: Nigeria star set to miss Women’s Basketball World Cup qualifiers

November 16, 2021 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Injury means Nigerian basketball star Ezinne Kalu is set to miss the qualifiers for the Women's Basketball World Cup

Fifa to review Ghana vs South Africa World Cup qualifier after complaint

November 16, 2021 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Fifa will review South Africa's defeat by Ghana in 2022 World Cup qualifying after the South Africa FA made a complaint.

Libyan found jointly liable for UK police killing

November 16, 2021 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

PC Fletcher was killed outside the Libyan Embassy in 1984 during a protest by anti-Gaddafi activists.

Zimbabwe risk Fifa ban after Zifa board suspended by government commission

November 16, 2021 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Fifa could ban Zimbabwe from international football after the board of its football association was suspended by a government commission.

Kamiti escape: Manhunt under way after ‘dangerous’ Islamists flee Kenya prison

November 16, 2021 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Seven wardens have been arrested after three men escape a maximum-security facility near Nairobi.