Nigerian child chess prodigy granted US asylum

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Tanitoluwa Adewumi rose to national stardom after winning a major tournament at eight years old.

World Cup 2022: African football’s ‘time has come’, says Infantino

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Fifa president Gianni Infantino predicts a bright future for African football following the continent's 2022 World Cup display.

Lawsuit raises pressure on South African president

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Rivalry between South Africa's former and current president spills over into a possible criminal case.

Morocco end remarkable World Cup run in fourth place

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Croatia's third top-three finish at the World Cup has a "golden layer", says boss Zlatko Dalic after his side clinch a play-off victory over history-makers Morocco.

Wagner Group: Burkina Faso anger over Russian mercenary link

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Ghana's president says the presence of Wagner fighters in its neighbour is distressing.

Gambia child deaths: WHO stands by ‘dangerous’ India cough syrup claim

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WHO said it stands by its action after India's drug regulator said the syrups complied with standards.

Three injured after crush at Asake gig in London

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A woman says she feared for her life during a crush at a gig where several people were badly hurt.

Africa’s week in pictures: 9 – 15 December 2022

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A selection of the best photos from across Africa and beyond this week.

US-Africa: President Joe Biden courts the continent as rivals make advances

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Washington makes a renewed effort to strengthen African ties in competition with China and Russia.

Sudanese woman sentenced to stoning death will go to jail instead

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She was initially sentenced to death by stoning for adultery, prompting an international outcry.