Women shouldn’t have to feel ‘grateful’ for opportunities

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We have to "try that much harder" to get girls an education, UN Deputy Secretary General Amina Mohammed tells BBC 100 Women.

Letter from Africa: Sudan’s fashion police shave off afros

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Journalist Zeinab Mohammed Salih looks at the contentious issue of fashion in Islamic-ruled Sudan.

Rescued migrants refuse to leave ship taking them to Libya

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Dozens of migrants rescued by a cargo ship in the Mediterranean refuse to disembark in Libya.

South Africa beat holders Nigeria at Women’s Nations Cup

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South Africa beat holders Nigeria 1-0 as former champions Equatorial Guinea lose 5-0 to Zambia at the Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Ghana.

World Falconry Day: Eagle and falcons soar over desert show

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Egyptian falconers meet in the desert to celebrate World Falconry Day and highlight an ancient sport.

Mahrez brace helps Algeria reach 2019 Afcon

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A Riyad Mahrez brace helps Algeria win 4-1 in Togo to secure their place at next year's Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon.

Kenya bans Marie Stopes from offering abortion services

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Authorities say complaints were made that the Marie Stopes organisation was promoting abortion.

Kenya bans Marie Stopes from offering abortion services

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Authorities say complaints were made that the Marie Stopes organisation was promoting abortion.

Afcon 2019: Mauritania, Guinea, Ivory Coast qualify

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Mauritania qualify for an Africa Cup of Nations finals for the first time in their history as Guinea and Ivory Coast also go through to Cameroon 2019.

South Africa’s Ramaphosa to repay campaign donation

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President Cyril Ramaphosa is to repay a $35,000 campaign donation after misleading MPs.