Thames Estuary cargo ship stowaways detained

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The vessel had been sailing in circles in the Thames Estuary after the crew were threatened.

Africa Cup of Nations: Caf says ‘Cameroon officially accepts to host 2021’

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The Confederation of African Football says 'Cameroon has officially accepted to host the Afcon 2021' despite previously saying no executive committee decision had been taken.

Mohamed Salah invites blind Liverpool fan to Melwood after watching viral video

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Liverpool fan Mike Kearney was invited to the club's Melwood training base by Mohamed Salah after a video of him went viral.

Mohamed Salah invites blind Liverpool fan to Melwood after watching viral video

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Liverpool fan Mike Kearney was invited to the club's Melwood training base by Mohamed Salah after a video of him went viral.

Morocco tourist murder video ‘real’

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Men in the video say the killings in Morocco of two Scandinavian women are revenge for events in Syria.

Nigeria’s Odion Ighalo does not plan on playing in second division

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Nigeria's Odion Ighalo says he has no plans to play second division football in China but is in no rush to make a decision after being relegated with Changchun Yatai.

Sierra Leone’s Alhassan Kamara: ‘Fiancée key to my recovery’

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Injured Sierra Leone forward Alhassan Kamara says his fiancee will be key in his recovery from knee surgery in Greece.

Madagascar football captain: ‘we’re more than a movie’

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Madagascar captain Faneva Ima Andriatsima hopes the national football team can eclipse the association of his country with a 2005 animated film.

The ‘angel’ who secretly pays patients’ hospital bills

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Nigerian hospital patients may not be allowed to leave until they have paid their bill. But in Lagos a wealthy philanthropist is on the lookout for people to help.

Maasai Olympians and a Santa diver

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A selection of the best photos from across Africa this week.