2018 World Cup: Tunisia and DR Congo record victories in Group A

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Youssef Msakni's hat-trick helps Tunisia move closer to Russia with a 4-1 win in Guinea as DR Congo keep their faint hopes alive with a win over Libya.

Nigeria qualify for 2018 World Cup after win over Zambia

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Arsenal's Alex Iwobi scores as Nigeria beat a stubborn Zambia 1-0 to become the first African side to seal a place at next year's World Cup in Russia.

Niger win first match at U-17 World Cup

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Debutants Niger make history by winning their first match at the Under-17 World Cup in India, but Guinea are beaten in their opening group fixture.

Madagascar plague: WHO in huge release of antibiotics

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A million doses of antibiotics are delivered as authorities deal with a growing plague outbreak.

SA beat Burkina Faso as Senegal go top of Group D with victory in Cape Verde

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South Africa keep their World Cup qualifying hopes alive with a 3-1 home win against Burkina Faso as Senegal go top of Group D with victory in Cape Verde.

Ghana lodge protest with Fifa after 0-0 draw in Uganda

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Ghana lodge a protest with Fifa over refereeing decisions following a 0-0 draw in Uganda which all but ends the Black Stars hopes of qualifying for Russia.

Boutaib hits a hat-trick as Morocco move to the top of Group C

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Khalid Boutaib hits a hat-trick as Morocco beat Gabon in Rabat to move above Ivory Coast at the top of Group C in World Cup Qualifying.

Donkey ‘crisis’

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The demand for donkey products in China is wiping out millions of animals, many of them in Africa.

Sudan sanctions: US lifts most economic restrictions after two decades

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The restrictions have been in place for 20 years, but the US says human rights progress has been made.

Zimbabwe succession row: Grace Mugabe warns of coup plot

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Zimbabwe's first lady lashes out amid the simmering row over who will succeed Robert Mugabe, 93.