UK Snooker Championship 2017: Mark Selby defeats Basem Eltahhan

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Reigning champion Mark Selby survives a scare against world number 131 Basem Eltahhan to advance at the UK Championship.

Salah double sinks Stoke

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Mohamed Salah comes off the bench to score twice in an ultimately comfortable victory over Stoke that moves Liverpool up to fifth.

Is crude oil killing Nigerian children?

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Families speak out as new research says oil spills in Nigeria could be killing young children.

Gambia’s sports minister lifts federation ban

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The Gambia avoids a Fifa ban after the country's sports minister reinstates the GFF's executive committee following an intervention by President Barrow.

Zimbabwe court acquits Mugabe critic Evan Mawarire

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The case was seen as a test of judicial independence after Robert Mugabe's forced resignation.

Sold like cattle

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Harun Ahmed is one of thousands of young Ethiopians who have attempted the journey across the Sahara to Libya - and from there to Europe.

Zimbabwe pull out of 2017 Cecafa Cup on ‘security’ grounds

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Zimbabwe pull out of the 2017 Cecafa Senior Challenge Cup, which starts in Kenya on Sunday, citing 'security' concerns.

Young offenders in Senegal are taught fencing to learn respect

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Fencing lessons are teaching young offenders in Senegal how to respect each other.

Egypt mosque attack: Sisi gives military three months to secure Sinai

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President Abdul Fattah al-Sisi authorises the military to use "all brute force" necessary.

Nigeria’s Buhari vows to fly home stranded migrants

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President Muhammadu Buhari speaks after video showing migrants being traded "like goats" emerges.