Alaa Abdel Fattah: Egypt court upholds activist’s sentence

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The highest appeals court confirms the verdict that Alaa Abdel Fattah broke a law banning protests.

Six Tanzanian schoolchildren killed in ‘grenade’ explosion

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The Tanzanian children reportedly picked up a grenade, which may be linked to unrest in Burundi.

2018 World Cup: Itumeleng Khune boost for South Africa

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South Africa coach Stuart Baxter receives a boost ahead of their World Cup qualifiers against Senegal as injured keeper Itumeleng Khune returns to training.

Gele expert: Nigerian boy is headscarf stylist to the stars

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Meet the boy who has a talent for styling African headscarves and has battled prejudice to do it.

Leaving banking to be a UK snail farmer

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Ollie Thompson decided to set up a shop to sell snails after spotting a gap in the market.

Tanzania President John Magufuli sacks officials after TV scolding

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Tanzania's John Magufuli dismisses two officials who forgot details of public works budget.

Paradise Papers: Tycoon made $41m from ‘people’s fund’

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A fund set up to help a struggling African state has paid tens of millions in fees to a businessman.

Nigeria targets recovery in record budget for 2018

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President Muhammadu Buhari hopes to lift oil production and keep peace in the Niger Delta.

Jemima Sumgong: Four-year doping ban for Olympic marathon champion

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Olympic marathon winner Jemima Sumgong is banned for four years after her claim she was taking EPO for an ectopic pregnancy was rejected.

Caf president Ahmad reassures Guinea over 2023 hosting

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Caf president Ahmad says his body is willing to work with Guinea to ensure they can host a successful Africa Cup of Nations in 2023.