Jonathan Pitroipa ends Burkina Faso career

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Burkina Faso forward Jonathan Pitroipa retires from international football after 13 years playing for the Stallions.

Dambe: Ancient African combat sport is a YouTube phenomenon

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Dambe is traditionally practised by Hausa butchers, but its popularity has grown recently.

Long-awaited Ethiopia v Eritrea clash delayed again

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Ethiopia's decision not to take part in the regional Cecafa Senior Challenge Cup means a clash with Eritrea will not go ahead.

Zimbabwe’s Robert Mugabe ‘left $10m but no will’

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This is the first stage in working out the size of the ex-president's estate, the family lawyer said.

Former official Amr Fahmy to bid for Caf presidency

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Former general secretary Amr Fahmy is bidding to be the next president of the Confederation of African Football.

Zimbabwe face international stadium problems

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Zimbabwe's National Sports Stadium in Harare is ruled unfit to host international matches.

Confederation Cup holders Zamalek appoint Patrice Carteron to replace Micho

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Serb coach Milutin 'Micho' Sredejovic leaves Zamalek, with former Raja Casablanca and Al Ahly coach Patrice Carteron replacing him.

Ryland Morgans: The Ivory Coast’s Welsh assistant manager

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He has worked with the likes of Gareth Bale, Luis Suarez and Steven Gerrard, and now Ryland Morgans' sights are set on the World Cup.

Zambia gay rights row: US ambassador ‘threatened’ over jailing of couple

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Daniel Foote faces a backlash after calling a 15-year jail term given to a gay couple "horrifying".

Why the floods in East Africa are so bad

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Rain-triggered disasters have killed at least 250 people and affected some three million people across East Africa.