T20 World Cup: Rwanda eye qualification after storied run to final qualifier

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How Rwanda has recovered from 1994 genocide to produce a cricket team which stands on the cusp of T20 World Cup qualification.

Obama, Clooney and Gates: ‘We can end child marriage in a generation’

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Michelle Obama, Amal Clooney and Melinda French Gates tell the BBC about need to end child marriage.

World Cup 2026 qualifying: Ivory Coast clinch second win, Kenya thrash Seychelles, Mali held at home

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Ivory Coast beat The Gambia 2-0 to make it two wins from two at the start of 2026 Fifa World Cup qualifying as Kenya thrash Seychelles and Mali are held at home.

A turning point for Mali’s army fighting Tuareg rebels?

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Residents in Bamako, Mali, celebrated last week after the army seized the northern town of Kidal.

Hannes Strydom: Ex-South Africa rugby star dies in car crash

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The vehicle Hannes Strydom was travelling in collided with a minibus taxi, local media report.

Burna Boy and Rema win inaugural Billboard Afrobeats awards

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The Nigerian artists are the first winners in the new category at the Billboard Music Awards in the US.

Liberian leader George Weah hailed for his sportsmanship after accepting defeat

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Across the divide, there is relief that Liberia's leader and ex-football star conceded to his rival.

Mamelodi Sundowns win Women’s African Champions League for second time

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Mamelodi Sundowns win the Women's African Champions League for a second time by beating Sporting Club Casablanca.

World Cup 2026 qualifying: Egypt win but Nigeria draw again

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Egypt keep up their perfect start in qualifying for the 2026 Fifa World Cup but Nigeria drop points once again.

Andre Onana: Manchester United goalkeeper injured on Cameroon duty

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Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana is returning to his club after suffering an injury while on international duty with Cameroon.