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.

Why some Commonwealth Games athletes overstay their visas

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A group who face deportation in Australia have made a "huge" decision, an ex-Cameroon athlete says.

Ghanaian shoe seller vows to bring Jammeh to justice

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A Ghanaian seeks justice for his friends who were killed in The Gambia during Yahya Jammeh's rule.

Kaizer Chiefs cancel end-of-season awards after ‘underwhelming’ season

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South African side Kaizer Chiefs have cancelled their end-of-season awards after failing to win any major silverware.

Sanctions see Ajax Cape Town relegated after end of season

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Ajax Cape Town are relegated from South Africa's Premier League after forfeiting three matches for fielding an ineligible player.