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Eritrea advance after 19-year absence from Afcon qualifying
Eritrea are one of six nations to reach the group stage of qualification for Afcon 2027, having played their first games in the competition since 2007.
Nigeria warns its citizens in South Africa to be cautious after march turns violent
Solomon Ogbonna Eziko's installation as an Igbo leader in East London has sparked tensions.
More than 70 miners killed in South Sudan as government and opposition trade blame
Both government and opposition groups have been accused of being responsible for the deadly attack.
48-hour curfew imposed after attack on bar in Nigerian city
The raid led to revenge attacks in Jos, with 22 reported dead so far in one of the most volatile parts of the country.
Sexual violence part of 'everyday life' in parts of Sudan, charity says
Victims describe how they have been targeted while carrying out everyday activities.
Ghana sack manager Addo, 72 days before World Cup
Ghana dismiss manager Otto Addo, 72 days before the start of the 2026 World Cup, following a run of defeats.
Nigerian president's rivals get major boost as political heavyweight joins fold
Rabiu Kwankwaso joins the ADC, a coalition poised to take on President Tinubu in the 2027 elections.
'This is bigger than football' - DR Congo bid to end 52-year World Cup wait
DR Congo face Jamaica in a World Cup play-off, hoping to reach the tournament for the first time since 1974, a campaign memorable for the wrong reasons.
Korir banned for five years over doping admission
Former New York marathon winner Albert Korir of Kenya is banned for five years after admitting to doping.
Rationing power and diluting petrol - how African countries are coping with effects of Iran war
The disruption in oil supplies has caused shortages and concerns in several African countries.

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