Angola’s Jose Filomeno dos Santos detained over ‘fraud’

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Angola's Jose Filomeno dos Santos is the most prominent person to be arrested under the new leader.

South Africa’s Mbeki blasts ANC for becoming ‘black party’

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South Africa's ex-President Thabo Mbeki says his party has abandoned non-racialism over land reform.

Pape Cheikh Diop chooses to play for Spain over Senegal

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Lyon midfielder Pape Cheikh Diop pledges his international allegiance to Spain over his birthplace Senegal.

Pape Cheikh Diop chooses to play for Spain over Senegal

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Lyon midfielder Pape Cheikh Diop pledges his international allegiance to Spain over his birthplace Senegal.

US diplomat found dead in Madagascar

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A suspect is in custody after an unnamed officer was found dead in their residence, the US says.

Daniel Cousin confirmed as sole Gabon coach

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The Gabon Football Federation confirms that former international Daniel Cousin will be the new coach of the national team on his own.

Daniel Cousin confirmed as sole Gabon coach

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The Gabon Football Federation confirms that former international Daniel Cousin will be the new coach of the national team on his own.

Ethiopia detains 1,200 after deadly Addis Ababa clashes

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These are the first mass detentions since reformist Prime Minster Abiy Ahmed came to power.

Best Fifa Football Awards: Can anyone make sense of them?

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Was Salah's goal really the best? And why was best keeper winner Thibaut Courtois not in the Best XI? BBC Sport tries to unravel the Fifa Football Awards.

Seedorf recalls Bassogog to Cameroon squad after China snub

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Forward returns to the African champions' line-up after being dropped from new coach Seedorf's first squad.