Africa’s age testing saga must be a ‘watershed moment’ for global sport

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A leading sports scientist urges caution over the age testing process that badly disrupted qualification for the Under-17 Africa Cup of Nations.

Nigeria elections 2023: Young people pin their hopes on presidential outsider

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Some 40% of Nigeria's voters are under 35, and many want change after years of misrule.

Ghana postpones African Games until 2024

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The 13th edition of the African Games, scheduled for August, will now be held some time next year because of a delay in completing the necessary facilities.

Ukraine war: Nigeria student has ‘no option but to return to study’

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With online medical degrees not recognised in Nigeria, students want to return to Ukraine.

Winds lash Madagascar’s coast as Cyclone Freddy makes landfall

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Gusts above130km/h (81mph) cause a storm surge, ripping off roofs and killing at least four people.

Malawi benefits from Scotland’s climate fund – President Chakwera

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President Chakwera says a Scottish fund for poor countries hit by climate change has helped Malawi.

Kenya to investigate ‘sex for work’ exposed in BBC tea documentary

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Parliament orders an inquiry after dozens of women speak of abuse on British-operated tea farms.

International Mother Day: Kenyan Lily Mugane on teaching her kids Kikuyu

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Kenyan Lily Mugane reveals the importance of teaching her children their mother tongue - Kikuyu.

What’s behind Kenya’s banditry problem?

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Kenya’s military and police units have been deployed to fight bandits and cattle rustlers in the northern region.

Nigerian organ donor plot victim begged police for help, court told

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A Nigerian man has told a jury he ran away and slept rough before going to a police station for help.