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The designer behind DR Congo’s World Cup suit: ‘I wanted to change people’s views on Africa’
Alvin Junior Mak explains the inspiration behind the stylish suits he designed for DR Congo's World Cup team.
‘My brother hid in a rice sack’: The refugee stars playing at the World Cup
Germany's Antonio Rudiger, whose family fled Sierra Leone's civil war, is among those campaigning for a change in global attitudes.
Ivory Coast’s Wahi denied entry to Canada
The Ivory Coast football federation have announced their forward Elye Wahi has been denied entry to Canada for their next World Cup game.
Lawyer of Uganda opposition figure Besigye charged with treason-related offence
Uganda's military chief had boasted of "the hurt and pain" he would inflict on Erias Lukwago, who was arrested earlier this week.
Gunfire and explosions heard at Niger capital’s airport
Niger has been fighting a militant Islamist insurgency for a decade and in January suspected jihadists attacked the same airport.
‘I buried my parents one day after the other’ – Ebola mourners learn how to grieve safely
A cemetery at the epicentre of the outbreak is rapidly filling up, however large traditional funerals have been scrapped.
South Africa bounce back with win over Pakistan
Marizanne Kapp and Annerie Dercksen star as South Africa bounce back from defeat in their opening game, while Pakistan remain winless.
The designer behind DR Congo’s World Cup suit: ‘I wanted to change people’s views on Africa’
Alvin Junior Mak explains the inspiration behind the stylish suits he designed for DR Congo's World Cup team.
The designer behind DR Congo’s World Cup suit: ‘I wanted to change people’s views on Africa’
Alvin Junior Mak explains the inspiration behind the stylish suits he designed for DR Congo's World Cup team.
Cape Verde goalkeeper set to be reunited with his mum
Vozinha's mum has been granted a visa to travel to the US ahead of Cape Verde's next game against Uruguay.