Fifa bans Ghana football head Kwesi Nyantakyi over ‘cash gift’

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Kwesi Nyantakyi was filmed apparently accepting $65,000 in cash by an undercover reporter.

Jean-Pierre Bemba: Congo warlord’s conviction overturned

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International Criminal Court upholds Jean-Pierre Bemba's appeal against his war crimes conviction.

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie: Changing men and opening doors

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Nigerian writer Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's comments on US TV have people asking if chivalry is sexist.

Ghanaian Sarfo guilty of rape in Sweden

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Ghanaian midfielder Kingsley Sarfo is found guilty of the rape of a minor in Sweden and will be deported after spending two years eight months in jail.

MacBeth Sibaya: Racism in South Africa worse than Russia

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Former Bafana Bafana player MacBeth Sibaya, who played for Rubin Kazan for seven years, insists racism back home in South Africa is a lot worse than in Russia.

South African company apologises for sexist beer campaign

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A South African company came under fire for its brands such as Filthy Brunette and Easy Blonde.

Togo’s Toulon U-20 exploits overshadowed by vanishing player

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Togo's exploits at the Toulon International Under-20 tournament are overshadowed by the disappearance of one of the players.

UN sanctions top people smugglers in Libya in global first

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Six traffickers and smugglers are hit with UN sanctions., including a travel ban and assets freeze.

Africa’s week in pictures: 1-7 June 2018

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A selection of the best photos from across Africa this week.

Big fight to bring arm wrestling to South Africa’s townships

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Arm wrestler Bonginkosi Madonsela says he is on a mission to bring the sport to the black community in South Africa.