Ecowas: Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso quit West African bloc

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The three junta-led countries were suspended from the bloc amid calls to return to democratic rule.

Afcon 2023: Mauritania out to make more history with boss ‘like Jose Mourinho’

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Mauritania are full of belief as they prepare for their Afcon 2023 last-16 tie thanks to boss Amir Abdou, who is like Jose Mourinho, says defender Lamine Ba.

The Nigerian professor who makes more money welding

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He has shocked many of his colleagues, who regard it as a menial job but are jealous of his income.

Afcon 2023: Angola 3-0 Namibia – Gelson Dala nets twice to book quarter-final place

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Gelson Dala scores twice as Angola beat Namibia 3-0 to reach the last eight at the Africa Cup of Nations, as both sides had a man sent off.

Afcon 2023: Nigeria 2-0 Cameroon – Super Eagles in to quarter-finals after Ademola Lookman double

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Ademola Lookman's double gives Nigeria victory over Cameroon in a heavyweight clash in the last 16 at the Africa Cup of Nations.

Burkina Faso thanks Russia for ‘priceless gift’ of wheat

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It is the latest overture from an isolated European power seeking to deepen ties with West Africa.

Kenya femicide: Hundreds protest at violence against women

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Gruesome killings and rising violence prompt hundreds to join protests in cities across the country.

How Kenya’s judges stood up to President William Ruto

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Following weeks of bitter rows, two separate courts have ruled against the government.

Cameroon vs Nigeria: The making of Africa’s biggest football rivalry

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Heavyweights Cameroon and Nigeria meet in the last 16 at Afcon 2023, with the Indomitable Lions enjoying the better of the rivalry.

Afcon 2023: What to look out for in the last 16 with Senegal, Nigeria and Egypt among hopefuls

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What to look out for in the Afcon 2023 last 16, which includes four matches pitting former champions against each other.