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Nigeria to miss Women’s World Cup after South Africa and Ghana win play-offs
South Africa and Ghana progress to an inter-confederation qualifier for the 2027 Women's World Cup, but Nigeria will miss the tournament for the first time.
Presidential pardon for French alleged spy accused of plotting Mali coup
France is yet to comment on Yann Vezilier's pardon and previously called the accusations "unfounded".
Tanzanian rangers arrested as police investigate death in national park
Rights groups have long raised concerns about alleged human rights violations in Ngorongoro.
Presidential vote counting halted in Zambia over alleged attacks on polling staff
The electoral commission said violence had "resulted in the theft of marked ballot papers".
French ambassador to CAR accused of bringing women to official residence faces disciplinary action
Bruno Foucher is alleged to have brought women into his official residence, prompting an investigation.
Ebola outbreak on track to be deadliest ever, WHO chief says
The outbreak, declared on 15 May, has caused more than 2,000 deaths, with thousands more reported cases.
Keeper Bihina stars as Cameroon upset Morocco to make Wafcon final
Cameroon's Michaely Bihina saves an extra-time penalty and three more spot kicks in a shootout to send her side though to the 2026 Wafcon final at the expense of host nation Morocco.
Keeper Bihina stars as Cameroon upset Morocco to make Wafcon final
Cameroon's Michaely Bihina saves an extra-time penalty and three more spot kicks in a shootout to send her side though to the 2026 Wafcon final at the expense of host nation Morocco.
Chawinga sisters fire Malawi into Wafcon final
Malawi's fairy tale run at the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations goes on as sisters Tabitha and Temwa Chawinga share three goals in a 3-1 semi-final win over Algeria.
Ayra Starr on her secret relationship and teasing Stevie Wonder
The musician shares the personal stories behind her third album, and the time she teased a legend.