Letter from Africa: ‘I gave up on catching the train in Ethiopia’

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Ethiopia is hugely proud of its new Chinese-built railway - but it is surprisingly difficult to buy a ticket.

2022 World Cup: Liberia through after dramatic penalty save from teenage keeper

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18-year-old goalkeeper Ashley Williams is Liberia's hero after he saves a stoppage-time penalty in Sierra Leone to help his country advance in World Cup qualifying.

2022 World Cup: Tanzania and Ethiopia advance to group phase of qualifiers

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Tanzania beat Burundi on penalties to reach the group phase of 2022 World Cup qualifying as Ethiopia advance with an away-goals win over Lesotho.

South African crowds walk out of anti-xenophobia speech

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An attempt to quell this week's anti-foreigner violence is met with heckles followed by a mass walkout.

South African crowds walk out of anti-xenophobia speech

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An attempt to quell this week's anti-foreigner violence is met with heckles followed by a mass walkout.

Claudio Ranieri in race to take over as new Guinea coach

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Former Chelsea and Leicester City coach Claudio Ranieri is shortlisted for the vacant position of Guinea national coach.

Kenyan Brigid Kosgei sets half marathon record

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Mo Farah wins a record sixth consecutive Great North Run, while Brigid Kosgei sets a new half marathon world record to win the women's race.

2022 World Cup: Botswana held 0-0 by Malawi at home in first leg of qualifier

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Botswana are held 0-0 by Malawi on Saturday as home sides continue to struggle in 2022 World Cup first round first leg qualifiers across Africa.

Huge crowds attend Pope’s mass in Madagascar

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Many of the worshippers brave the cold and wind, spending nights outdoors ahead of his arrival.

World Cup qualifying: Somalia national team’s history-making driving instructor

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Somalia defender and Manchester driving instructor Mohamud Ali was part of one of the biggest upsets in the history of international football.