WHO cancels Robert Mugabe goodwill ambassador role

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The appointment of Zimbabwe's Robert Mugabe prompted a global outcry and wide-ranging condemnation.

WHO chief ‘rethinking’ Robert Mugabe’s appointment

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The proposal to appoint the Zimbabwean president as a WHO goodwill ambassador sparked an outcry.

WHO chief ‘rethinking’ Robert Mugabe’s appointment

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The proposal to appoint the Zimbabwean president as a WHO goodwill ambassador sparked an outcry.

Ivory Coast’s hair sculptor Laetitia Ky

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Laetitia Ky uses coat hangers, wires and pins to make "hair sculptures" for her Instagram fans.

Nigeria to play friendly against Argentina in Russia

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The Argentina FA confirms that the two-time World Champions will face Nigeria in a friendly in the Russian city of Krasnodar on 14 November.

Niger: At least 12 police killed as militants storm base

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Soldiers pursue the attackers, and are reported to have clashed with them near the border with Mali.

Mali beat Ghana to reach U-17 World Cup semi-final

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Mali are through to the semi-finals of the Under-17 World Cup in India after a 2-1 victory over Ghana amidst heavy rain in their quarter-final on Saturday.

Egyptian club El Qanah mourn death of player

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Egyptian club El Qanah announce that one of their players, Ibrahim Konsha, died at the hands of Islamist militants whilst on national service.

Holders Mazembe reach Confederation Cup final

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TP Mazembe stay on course to successfully defend their Confederation Cup title as the Congolese beat Moroccans FUS Rabat 1-0 on aggregate.

Militants kill Egyptian security forces in desert shoot-out

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The forces are reported to have been looking for the militants' hideout when they came under attack.