Lionel Messi fever hits South Africa as Barcelona beat Mamelodi

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South African football fans are moved to tears by Lionel Messi's cameo role for Barcelona as they beat Mamelodi Sundowns in a friendly.

DR Congo Ebola outbreak spreads to Mbandaka city

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At least 44 people are thought to have been infected and 23 deaths are being investigated.

Barcelona overcome Mamelodi Sundowns

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Luis Suarez is among the goalscorers as Barcelona beat South African champions Mamelodi Sundowns 3-1 to win the Mandela Centenary Cup.

How East Africa is cracking down on ‘fake news’

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A new law in Kenya imposes fines of up to $50,000 and/or up to two years in prison.

Messi leaves SA fan in tears after shirt signing

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A South African fan cries tears of joy after Lionel Messi signs his Barcelona shirt.

Burundi’s President Nkurunziza: First a third term, now a seven-year mandates

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The referendum could see President Pierre Nkurunziza's mandate extended and has sparked fears of more violence in the country.

Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania in anti-fake news campaign

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A new law in Kenya imposes fines of up to $50,000 and/or up to two years in prison.

Mixed like Meghan Markle: ‘Don’t put me in a box’

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Three people of mixed identity explain how they define themselves and how hard it is to fit into a specific ethnic grouping.

Algeria’s Ishak Belfodil joins Germany’s Hoffenheim

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Algeria striker Ishak Belfodil joins German Bundesliga side Hoffenheim from Belgian club Standard Liege.

Quitting Al Ahly coach Hossam El Badry ‘did the right thing’

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Al Ahly board member Khaled Mortagy says that coach Hossam El Badry 'did the right thing' in quitting after a shock loss to KCCA in the Champions League.