Menstruating girls banned from crossing Ghana river

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The ban, handed down by a local "river god" in central Ghana, also applies on Tuesdays.

Naby Keita: Liverpool will not get player in January, say RB Leipzig

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German side RB Leipzig tell BBC Sport they have no intention of allowing Liverpool to complete the signing of Naby Keita before the summer.

Nigeria: Mass burial after farmer-Fulani herdsman clashes

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More than 70 buried in Nigeria as security forces are deployed to the violence-ravaged region.

Moyo: I will not take immunity deal

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Robert Mugabe's former minister on the legitimacy of the new government in Zimbabwe.

Caf to take over payment of referees in ‘ethics’ bid

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The Confederation of African Football is to take over payment of all referees officiating games on behalf of African football's ruling body in a bid to stamp out corruption.

Nigerian TV presenter: ‘I don’t want people to know I grew up in England’

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Nigerian TV presenter Yewande Osamein moved from Lagos to London for job prospects but doesn't want people to know she grew up in London.

Tunisia hit by new anti-austerity protests

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Police use teargas against large crowds demonstrating against price rises affecting basic goods.

José Filomeno dos Santos sacked from Angola’s $5bn wealth fund

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José Filomeno dos Santos is removed from the country's $5bn wealth fund after a governance review.

Tunisia protests: Hundreds arrested

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At least 10 towns were involved in the protest over a rise in the cost of living.

Nigeria to play England at Wembley

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England will play Nigeria at Wembley and Costa Rica at Elland Road in their final friendly matches ahead of this summer's World Cup.