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Crowd disorder at CHAN raises concerns in Kenya

Ticket sales for some African Nations Championship games in Kenya are suspended after chaotic scenes at Nairobi's Kasarani stadium on Sunday.

Outrage as baby dies after genital mutilation in The Gambia

Two women have been arrested for their alleged involvement in the girl's death, police say.

Pilot suspended after being seen ‘drunk and naked’ in Cape Verde

The budget airline grounded the unnamed pilot after hotel guests reportedly complained after the incident in Cape Verde.

Dozens of Malian soldiers arrested over alleged coup plot against junta, sources say

The wave of arrests reflect increased tensions within the military government.

Mars rock found in Niger sells for millions in New York – now the country wants answers

The West African country investigates how a space rock found there was put up for sale in New York.

Mars rock found in Niger sells for millions in New York – now the country wants answers

The West African country investigates how a space rock found there was put up for sale in New York.

Mars rock found in Niger sells for millions in New York – now the country wants answers

The West African country investigates how a space rock found there was put up for sale in New York.

Salah calls out Uefa over wording of tribute to ‘Palestinian Pele’

Mohamed Salah calls out Uefa over a tribute to Palestinian footballer Suleiman al-Obeid it posted on social media which failed to refer to the circumstances surrounding his death.

Salah calls out Uefa over wording of tribute to ‘Palestinian Pele’

Mohamed Salah calls out Uefa over a tribute to Palestinian footballer Suleiman al-Obeid it posted on social media which failed to refer to the circumstances surrounding his death.

Bus crash kills 25 people returning from funeral in Kenya

Police believe the passengers on board all belong to one family.