Sierra Leone votes for new president

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More than three million people are eligible to vote for a new president, parliament and local councillors.

Ahly dominate Mounana in African Champions League

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Egyptian giants Ahly secure a big first leg win in the last-32 of the African Champions League, with three other ties still in the balance.

Making boots from hippopotamus and ostrich

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How Zimbabwe's Courteney Boot Company became one of the world's most exclusive footwear firms.

Making boots from hippopotamus and ostrich

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How Zimbabwe's Courteney Boot Company became one of the world's most exclusive footwear firms.

Rex Tillerson slams China’s relationship with Africa

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The US secretary of state launches a stinging attack ahead of his six-nation tour of Africa.

2019 Afcon: Cameroon boosted by Moroccan support

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Cameroon's hosting of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations receives a major boost after Morocco throws its support behind next year's finals.

Egypt call up midfielder El-Shahat for first time

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Egypt head coach Hector Cuper has announced a 17-man squad for a training camp this month, as midfielder Hussein El-Shahat earns his first call-up.

Rwanda church closures: Pastors arrested for defying order

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They are accused of holding "illegal" secret meetings to decide how to defy the closure of churches.

World’s last male northern white rhino Sudan improves slightly

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Sudan, whose future was "not looking bright", rallies slightly as his carers treat his wounds.

BBC Oromo service comes 23 years after Ethiopia listener’s request

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Mulugeta Debebe Gamachu wrote to the BBC in 1995 asking for a service in his mother tongue Afaan Oromo.