Nigeria’s Boko Haram attacks in numbers – as lethal as ever

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Although Nigeria's government says it has defeated Boko Haram, BBC analysis shows its attacks are not becoming less frequent.

CHAN 2018: Angola earn draw against Congo as both advance to quarters

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Angola earn a goalless draw with Congo to ensure their place in the last eight at the African Nations Championship as Burkina Faso and Cameroon ends 1-1

Egypt election: Human rights lawyer Khaled Ali quits race

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The withdrawal of Khaled Ali makes incumbent Abdul Fattah al-Sisi a clear favourite in March's poll.

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang: Arsenal have second bid for striker rejected

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Arsenal's second bid for Gabon forward Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is rejected by Borussia Dortmund.

Israel’s plan to force out African migrants

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Thousands of African migrants were given a choice to either take a payment and leave the country, or face arrest.

Zimbabwe’s Emmerson Mnangagwa: Mugabe family ‘left in peace’

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Robert Mugabe has been given a "lucrative" package, Zimbabwe's new leader tells the BBC.

Nigeria’s Shehu Abdullahi joins Bursaspor in Turkey

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Nigeria international Shehu Abdullahi leaves Cypriot side Anorthosis Famagusta for Turkey as he joins Super Lig club Bursaspor in a two-and-a-half-year deal.

Senegal’s Diedhiou hopes Bristol City build on Cup experience

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Bristol City's Senegalese striker, Famara Diedhiou, says the experience of playing against Premier League sides in the Carabao Cup will boost their promotion bid.

Senegal’s Diedhiou hopes Bristol City build on Cup experience

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Bristol City's Senegalese striker, Famara Diedhiou, says the experience of playing against Premier League sides in the Carabao Cup will boost their promotion bid.

Malta at a major finals? Tom Saintfiet’s next challenge

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From fleeing the Zimbabwean army to an armed escort in Bangladesh - at just 44 Tom Saintfiet has had a fascinating career, and is now dreaming big at Malta.