2018 World Cup: Nigeria name uncapped Nwankwo in provisional squad

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Uncapped Simy Nwkanwo, who plays in Italy for Crotone, is a surprise name in Nigeria coach Gernot Rohr's provisional World Cup squad.

Sam Nzima: The man behind the iconic photo of the fight against apartheid

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Sam Nzima dashed to the scene of a shooting in 1976 just in time to see a child falling to the ground.

DR Congo: Why tourists go to Virunga National Park

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Africa's oldest park has been forced to suspend tourism following following the killing of a ranger and the abduction of tourists.

Egypt coach Hector Cuper explains Hussein Al Shahat omission

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Egypt coach Hector Cuper explains why he omitted Hussien Al Shahat, Player of the Season in UAE, from his provisional squad list for the 2018 World Cup.

Adel Amrouche confirmed as Libya coach

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Adel Amrouche

Cameroon’s Toko Ekambi wins Foe prize

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Cameroon and Angers forward Karl Toko Ekambi wins the Marc-Vivien Foe Award for the best African player in France's top flight.

Why does Ebola keep coming back?

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It is unrealistic to think Ebola will ever be eradicated, but it is now easier to prevent a crisis.

DR Congo: Kidnapped Brits ‘very grateful’ after release

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Two Britons, freed after being kidnapped in a national park in DR Congo, say they are "very grateful".

Ghana’s Boateng stuns Barca with hat-trick

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Barcelona's dream of going a whole La Liga season unbeaten ends in their penultimate game as they are beaten by Levante.

DR Congo: Kidnapped Britons released

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Two Britons held hostage in DR Congo have been released unharmed, Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson says.