Afcon 2021: Caf president Motsepe says next month’s finals will be ‘exceptional’

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Patrice Motsepe, president of the Confederation of African Football, reiterates that the Africa Cup of Nations will go ahead in January.

Miners experiment with hydrogen to power giant trucks

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Anglo American is testing a hydrogen-powered giant truck in a bid to make its business greener.

Omicron: South African scientists probe link between variants and untreated HIV

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Covid variants may be mutating inside people with suppressed immunity.

Gabon youth coach arrested after male rape claims which he denies

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Patrick Eyi, a former Gabon U17 coach, is arrested after claims of sexual abuse against him, which he denies.

Alaa Abdel Fattah: Leading Egyptian activist jailed for five years

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Alaa Abdel Fattah is convicted of spreading false news after a trial called a sham by rights groups.

Nigerian soldier arrested for accepting marriage proposal

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Nigeria's army says a female soldier breached its policy by "indulging in romance while in uniform".

Afcon 2021: Nigeria’s striker woes continue with Paul Onuachu a doubt for tournament

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Nigeria are hit by another injury to a key striker, with Belgium-based Paul Onuachu a major doubt for the Africa Cup of Nations.

Cricket South Africa to probe racism claims against former captain Smith and head coach Boucher

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Cricket South Africa will formally investigate allegations of discrimination and racism against director of cricket Graeme Smith and head coach Mark Boucher.

Nigeria: How chess has helped Adeoye Fawaz get off Lagos streets

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Nineteen-year-old Adeoye Fawaz is the 2021 champion of the Chess In Slums tournament in Lagos.

Ethiopia war: World heritage site Lalibela back in government hands

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Tigray forces have left Lalibela, a town famous for its rock-hewn churches.