Algeria military plane crash: 257 dead near Algiers

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Soldiers and their families perish in the deadliest plane crash in years, near the country's capital.

Commonwealth Games: Eight Cameroon athletes ‘desert’ team

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Cameroon officials say they have reported the missing weightlifters and boxers to police.

Letter from Africa: Why I loved Winnie Mandela, warts and all

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Ghanaian journalist Elizabeth Ohene on her admiration for the anti-apartheid campaigner.

Being a male make-up artist in Senegal

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Ass Malick Faye says he knew "it would not be easy" being a man doing make-up.

Salah helps Liverpool reach Champions League semi-final

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Liverpool reach their first Champions League semi-final for 10 years after coming from behind to win at Manchester City and secure a 5-1 aggregate win.

Tanzania launches early-age cervical cancer vaccine

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The government wants to tackle Tanzania's deadliest cancer in women by inoculating girls aged nine to 14.

Arsenal overturn Elneny red card

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Arsenal win their appeal against midfielder Mohamed Elneny's red card in Sunday's 3-2 victory over Southampton.

Egypt’s El Said moves to Finland rather than join Zamalek

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Egypt forward Abdallah El Said joins Finland's Kuopion Palloseura (KuPS) on loan from Al Ahly after deciding against joining their archrivals Zamalek

Munir El Haddadi: Barcelona forward challenges Fifa ruling on eligibility

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Barcelona forward Munir El Haddadi is challenging Fifa rules which stop players switching national allegiances.

Semenya wins gold with new record

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South Africa's Caster Semenya strides to Commonwealth 1500m gold as Wales' Melissa Courtney claims a superb bronze medal.