What is a credit rating and why does it matter?

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South Africa has just had his credit rating downgraded to junk status. What is a credit rating and why does the downgrading matter?

Ghana re-appoint Kwesi Appiah as coach

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The Ghana Football Association appoints Kwesi Appiah for a second stint as coach of the Black Stars to replace Avram Grant

Ghana re-appoint Kwesi Appiah as coach

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The Ghana Football Association appoints Kwesi Appiah for a second stint as coach of the Black Stars to replace Avram Grant

Costly junk

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The downgrading of South Africa's credit rating could have profound effects on the country's economy.

UN finds 13 more mass graves in DR Congo’s Kasai region

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The UN says that it has discovered 23 grave sites in all since last August as the army and rebels clash.

Sadio Mane: Liverpool still waiting on severity of forward’s injury

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Liverpool forward Sadio Mane will miss Wednesday's match with Bournemouth, but it is "possible" he could miss the rest of the season.

Somalia al-Shabab Islamist militants kidnap aid workers

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Negotiations are reportedly under way for the release of four Somali nationals working for the WHO.

Allies abandon South Africa President Jacob Zuma

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South Africa's powerful trades union federation and ANC stalwarts call for President Zuma to step down.

Two French youth internationals commit to Ivory Coast

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The Ivory Coast football federation persuades two French youth internationals to commit to playing for the Elephants at senior level.

Peter Odemwingie: Ex-Nigeria striker set for Indonesian test

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Former Nigeria striker Peter Odemwingie is aiming to roll back the years after completing a move to Indonesian club Madura United.