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Igbo community in Liverpool: ‘Like a home from home’

November 17, 2019 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Liverpool's Igbos are working to rebuild their community centre.

Genevieve Nnaji’s rise from Nollywood to Netflix

November 17, 2019 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Her film's disqualification from the Oscars may well act as a springboard for future success.

TP Mazembe chief Katumbi named as vice president of World Football Club Association

November 16, 2019 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Moise Katumbi, president of DR Congo club TP Mazembe, is named by Fifa as vice president of the newly formed World Football Club Association (WFCA).

2021 Africa Cup of Nations: Senegal await Ismaila Sarr injury verdict

November 16, 2019 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Watford's Senegal international Ismaila Sarr could face a spell on the sidelines after suffering an ankle injury in the win over Congo on Wednesday.

2021 Africa Cup of Nations: Ivory Coast and Madagascar win qualifiers

November 16, 2019 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Ivory Coast defeat Niger and Madagascar beat Ethiopia at the start of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign.

2019 U-23 Africa Cup of Nations: Nigeria miss out on Olympic place

November 16, 2019 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Nigeria miss out on a chance to compete in the 2020 Olympic football tournament after a 0-0 draw with South Africa at the U-23 Africa Cup of Nations.

2019 U-23 Africa Cup of Nations: Nigeria miss out on Olympic place

November 16, 2019 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Nigeria miss out on a chance to compete in the 2020 Olympic football tournament after a 0-0 draw with South Africa at the U-23 Africa Cup of Nations.

Cumbria fire engine donated to The Gambia to help save lives

November 16, 2019 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Watch manager Willy Watson raised funds to pay for the fire engine to be shipped to West Africa.

Bloodhound land speed racer blasts to 628mph

November 16, 2019 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

The British jet-powered car goes faster still during trials on a dried-out lakebed in South Africa.

2021 Africa Cup of Nations: Morocco held at home by Mauritania

November 15, 2019 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Morocco held at home by Mauritania in 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying as Tanzania and Tunisia both secure victories.