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The Premier League star who became a golf pro
Former Premier League and Nigeria striker Peter Odemwingie is now a golf professional with ambitions to boost the sport in his homeland.
Revellers, swords and balloons: Africa’s top shots
A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond.
Revellers, swords and balloons: Africa’s top shots
A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond.
Beninese army suffers ‘hard blow’ in border attack
The strike took place on one of Benin's most well-equipped military positions in the north, authorities say.
Beninese army suffers ‘hard blow’ in border attack
The strike took place on one of Benin's most well-equipped military positions in the north, authorities say.
Mozambique tense as opposition leader returns from exile
Two of Venâncio Mondlane's supporters are injured as police disperse crowds that had come to greet him.
Gun-wearing leader sparks concern at Ghana inauguration
Burkina Faso's Capt Ibrahim Traore had a holstered pistol in what some saw a security breach.
Mozambique tense as opposition leader returns from exile
Venâncio Mondlane is greeted by supporters as police try to prevent people reaching the airport.
Chad foils attempt to destabilise country – minister
A group of two dozen assailants armed with knives tried to enter the presidential palace.
Nigeria appoint former Mali boss Chelle as new coach
Nigeria appoint former Mali boss Eric Chelle as the new coach of the Super Eagles, tasking the 47-year-old with earning qualification for the 2026 World Cup.