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Boxing in Ghana suspended after Akushey dies at 32

All boxing activities in Ghana are suspended following the death of super-middleweight Ernest Akushey 11 days after a bout in Accra.

Boxing in Ghana suspended after Akushey dies at 32

All boxing activities in Ghana are suspended following the death of super-middleweight Ernest Akushey 11 days after a bout in Accra.

Namibians warned against holding parties at cemeteries after ‘disgraceful’ event

One resident said the cemetery in the capital had been left littered with discarded bottles and cans.

Mass arrests for sextortion and romance scams in sting operation across Africa

Some 260 suspects were arrested in the operation across 14 African countries, says Interpol.

Why a tiny island’s fate could decide Seychelles’ next president

India, Qatari royals, China and ecologists have their own, very different, views on Assumption Island's future.

Why a tiny island’s fate could decide Seychelles’ next president

India, Qatari royals, China and ecologists have their own, very different, views on Assumption Island's future.

Why a tiny island’s fate could decide Seychelles’ next president

India, Qatari royals, China and ecologists have their own, very different, views on Assumption Island's future.

Ethiopian runner Shewarge Alene dies aged 30

Ethiopian runner Shewarge Alene dies aged 30, the organiser of the Stockholm marathon confirms.

Ethiopian runner Shewarge Alene dies aged 30

Ethiopian runner Shewarge Alene dies aged 30, the organiser of the Stockholm marathon confirms.

Former French president Sarkozy given five year sentence in Libya case

Nicolas Sarkozy, president from 2007-12, was found guilty of criminal conspiracy but cleared of other charges.