Kenya election: Last-minute court bid to block poll

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The Supreme Court is to decide a day before Thursday's presidential election whether it can go ahead.

Typhoid vaccine set to have ‘huge impact’

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Around 22 million people get typhoid fever each year and 220,000 die.

Nigeria’s Francisca Ordega explains Atletico Madrid move

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Nigeria forward Francisca Ordega says a desire to compete at the highest level explains her loan move to Spanish club Atletico de Madrid Femenino.

Togo star Francis Kone honoured for life-saving move

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Togolese striker Francis Kone honoured by Fifa after saving the life of goalkeeper Martin Berkovec, who was knocked out during a Czech league match.

Is that you?

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How a woman's commitment to her childhood friend inspired thousands in Kenya.

Ivory seizures hit record levels last year, report says

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While poaching killed thousands of elephants over the last decade, it is diminishing, a report says.

‘Minister of WhatsApp’

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The creation of a cyber security ministry has both amused and alarmed Zimbabweans.

Unexpected resistance

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What we know about the death of La David Johnson, one of four US soldiers killed in Niger this month.

Derartu Tulu: Africa’s first black female Olympic champion

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How Derartu Tulu made African history with her spectacular 10,000m win at the Barcelona 1992 Games.

Ahly fail in bid for 70,000 fans to attend Champions League final

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Al Ahly fail in their bid for 70,000 spectators to attend Saturday's African Champions League final against Moroccans Wydad Casablanca.