Letter from Africa: Free in Freetown

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In our series of letters from African journalists, Kenyan Joseph Warungu makes his maiden visit to Sierra Leone.

Lions escape from South Africa’s Kruger National Park

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Rangers from Kruger National Park search for the four male lions last spotted near a village.

Zamalek riots will not affect Al Ahly fans attending ties

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The Egypt Football Association says fans will be allowed to attend Al Ahly's remaining Champions League games despite the violence at Zamalek's latest tie.

Shola Ameobi: Notts County capable of challenging for promotion

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Striker Shola Ameobi says he signed a new deal with Notts County as they are on the "cusp of something great".

The crisis in Sierra Leone football deepens as Fifa suspends congress

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The crisis in Sierra Leone football deepens after the annual congress, scheduled for Friday to pave the way for elections next month, is suspended by Fifa.

Somalia internet outage is ‘major disaster’

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The fibre-optic cable was reportedly cut by a cargo ship last month.

Champions League: USM, Ahly Tripoli advance, Zamalek out

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Algeria's USM Alger and Libya's Al Ahly Tripoli claim the final two places in the African Champions League quarter-finals but Egypt's Zamalek are knocked out.

Rio’s Valongo slave wharf becomes Unesco heritage site

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The UN said the site marked "those parts of the history of humanity that must not be forgotten".

Kenya’s president warns judiciary not to help opposition

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Courts have ordered ballot papers won't be printed as the tendering process wasn't transparent.

England v South Africa: Moeen Ali spins hosts to victory at Lord’s

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Moeen Ali takes 10-112 in the match as England beat South Africa by 211 runs in the first Test at Lord's.