Ghana beat arch-rivals Nigeria to win WAFU Cup of Nations

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Hosts Ghana lift the 2017 WAFU Cup of Nations on home soil after a 4-1 victory over arch-rivals Nigeria in Sunday's final.

Former ‘heaviest woman’ Eman Ahmed Abd El Aty dies

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A hospital in Abu Dhabi confirms the Egyptian's death despite recent weight-loss surgery.

US expands travel ban to include Chad

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People from Venezuela and Chad will also now face restrictions on travel to the United States.

Caught in the middle

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Violent clashes between government and rebel forces has led to huge civilian displacement.

Sudanese man held over Nashville attack

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Police praised the "extraordinarily brave" actions of the usher at the church near Nashville.

Sudanese man held over Nashville attack

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Police praised the "extraordinarily brave" actions of the usher at the church near Nashville.

African Champions League: Etoile du Sahel progress to semis

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Two goals from Egyptian Amr Marei sees Tunisia's Etoile du Sahel set up an African Champions League semi-final against Egypt's Al Ahly.

Two jailed for life over 2015 Egyptian stadium deaths

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Two people are jailed for life and 12 others imprisoned over violence that led to at least 19 people dying at a football stadium in February 2015

Confederation Cup: TP Mazembe ease past Al Hilal Obeid

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Defending champions TP Mazembe of DR Congo thrash Sudan's Al Hilal Obeid 5-0 to seal a place in the semi-finals of the Confederation Cup.

Kenya election: Chief prosecutor orders inquiry into electoral commission

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An inquiry is ordered into the electoral commission after last month's presidential poll was ruled void.