US soldiers killed in ambush in Niger

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The attack near the Mali border comes as US forces help the Niger army fight Islamist militants.

Under-17 World Cup: Mali leads Africa’s quest for glory

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African champions Mali, experienced campaigners Ghana, exciting Guinea and debutants Niger will be chasing glory at the Fifa Under-17 World Cup in India.

Dive puts Ivory Coast’s Seydou Doumbia out for two months

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Ivory Coast striker Seydou Doumbia looks set to miss the Elephants final two 2018 Wolrd Cup qualifiers after injuring himself diving for a penalty.

Zimbabwe’s Emmerson Mnangagwa criticised for poisoned ice cream claim

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The battle to succeed Robert Mugabe is brought into the open with claims about poisoned ice cream.

Dutch minister resigns over deaths of Mali peacekeepers

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She was under pressure after a report into failures that saw two soldiers killed during training.

The South African woman building Shelby vintage cars

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Welder Zandile Dlamini says she is proud to work in an industry dominated by men.

Assassin’s Creed Origins preview

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Marc Cieslak previews the latest instalment of the adventure series set in ancient Egypt

Coach Stuart Baxter insists South Africa players sign conduct code

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South Africa's squad members sign a code of conduct in order to prevent a repeat of partying that followed a loss to Cape Verde in September.

What happened?

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Many of the hopes Nigerians had at independence have been dashed, writes Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani.

Anger over UK Libya ‘bodies’ comment

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Boris Johnson says Sirte could be the new Dubai - "all they have to do is clear the dead bodies away".