Fifa propose nine African World Cup spots

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Fifa proposes Africa gets nine automatic places at the World Cup from 2026 when it expands from 32 to 48 teams.

Egyptian club Al Masry train at home after five years

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Egyptian club Al Masry train at their home stadium for the first time since more than 70 Al Ahly fans died in a riot in 2012

Kuki Gallmann’s Kenya safari lodge burned down

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The attack comes after police reportedly shot cattle that had invaded Kuki Gallmann's land.

Cameroon coach Hugo Broos welcomes Fecafoot enquiry

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Cameroon coach Hugo Broos welcomes an enquiry by the football federation into several administration problems that the team has suffered recently.

Credentials, please

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In our series of letters from African journalists, Joseph Warungu looks at why Kenya insists that its senior political leaders must hold a university degree.

“Like rolling down a hill in a trash can”: Meet the Nigerian bobsleigh team

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Why did three Nigerian women with no experience in snow sports decide to form a bobsleigh team?

Nigerian bobsleigh team races towards history

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The first bobsleigh team from Africa are on the verge of qualifying for the 2018 Olympics.

What’s Up Africa: How to report a stabbing in Kenya

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BBC What's up Africa satirist Ikenna Azuike puts Kenyan police in the dock this week, and shares some tips on how to tackle their slow response to crime.

Cameroon boss Hugo Broos threatens to quit

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Cameroon's Nations Cup-winning coach Hugo Broos threatens to quit over management and funding problems in the national team set-up.

Kenyan Clifton Miheso complains to Fifa over gun-threat allegation

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Kenya international Clifton Miheso complains to Fifa over his claim he was forced at gunpoint to end his Golden Arrows contract.