Liberia election result: George Weah and Joseph Boakai in neck and neck race

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The opposition's Joseph Boakai has a tiny lead over President George Weah, with 85% of votes counted.

World Cup 2026 qualifiers: Mohamed Salah hits four for Egypt, Nigeria held at home by Lesotho

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Mohamed Salah hits four goals for Egypt in 2026 World Cup qualifying but Nigeria are held to a draw at home by minnows Lesotho.

Cricket World Cup 2023: Australia into final after a thrilling victory over South Africa

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Australia are through to the World Cup final after a tension-filled three-wicket win over South Africa in Kolkata.

Ethiopian artist Julie Mehretu breaks African art-world record again

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Julie Mehretu's painting becomes the most expensive by an African-born artist to be sold at auction.

Kenya’s parliament back Haiti mission despite court case

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Lawmakers approve the sending of police officers even though a legal challenge is being heard.

Nestory Irankunda: Burundi hope to woo Bayern Munich-bound wonderkid

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Burundi still hope to convince Nestory Irankunda to play for the country of his parents after the teenager agreed to join Bayern Munich.

Malawi’s President Chakwera bans himself and his cabinet from foreign travel

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Money-saving measures are announced by President Lazarus Chakwera following IMF funding.

Madagascar polls close and opposition shuns votes

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President Rajoelina is seeking a third term in a poll that has been marred by an opposition boycott.

Somalia floods: Bodies unearthed and bridges swept away

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Graveyards, bridges and harvests are swept away in the worst floods to hit Somalia in a century.

A rivalry heated by history – the significance of Morocco’s World Cup win over Spain

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When Morocco beat Spain at last year's World Cup, it was a result that struck at the core of a long, complicated relationship between the two countries.