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World Cup failure motivates Egypt

Mon, 08/30/2010 - 13:27
African Champions Egypt use failure to qualify for the World Cup to motivate the team ahead of the Nations Cup qualifiers.

Mortars kill Somalia peacekeepers

Mon, 08/30/2010 - 13:21
Four African Union peacekeepers are killed as a mortar hits Somalia's presidential palace, officials say.

Nigeria kidnap bust reveals 'ex-PM son impersonator'

Mon, 08/30/2010 - 10:49
There is controversy in Nigeria about the identity of a man police rescued from kidnappers believing he was the son of the country’s first prime minister.

Kallon to miss Egypt qualifier

Mon, 08/30/2010 - 09:53
Sierra Leone's top striker Mohamed Kallon has pulled out of his country's squad for their opening 2012 qualifier with Egypt.

Losing his touch?

Mon, 08/30/2010 - 07:26
Has Zuma lost his ability to charm poor South Africans?

Russian pilots abducted in Darfur

Mon, 08/30/2010 - 06:37
Two Russian pilots are kidnapped in Sudan's war-torn Darfur region, state media reports, as a US aid worker held for more than 100 days is freed.

SA president orders strike talks

Mon, 08/30/2010 - 05:52
South Africa's President Jacob Zuma instructs ministers to return to the negotiating table to end a crippling public sector strike.

Kabylie earn semi-final berth

Mon, 08/30/2010 - 05:52
Algeria's JS Kabylie draw 1-1 with Egypt's Al Ahly to earn semi-final spot in the African Champions league.

It never rains...

Mon, 08/30/2010 - 03:48
But it floods in Niger, in sound and images

Rwanda threatens UN over report

Sat, 08/28/2010 - 19:11
Rwanda says it will reconsider its UN commitments - including peacekeeping contributions - if a draft report is published accusing its troops of possible genocidal acts.

Clemente becomes Cameroon coach

Sat, 08/28/2010 - 12:20
Former Spain coach Javier Clemente signs a two-year contract to take charge of Cameroon's Indomitable Lions.

Madagascan ex-president sentenced

Sat, 08/28/2010 - 10:26
The exiled Madagascan president is sentenced to life in prison with hard labour for ordering a killing last year.

Blackburn 1-2 Arsenal

Sat, 08/28/2010 - 09:39
Andrey Arshavin grabs the winner for Arsenal as they show the steel needed to overcome a committed Blackburn.

Market forces

Sat, 08/28/2010 - 07:27
Is Algeria on the cusp of a shopping centre revolution?

Strasser ready for Sierra Leone

Sat, 08/28/2010 - 06:26
AC Milan youngster Rodney Strasser believes he is ready to make his debut for Sierra Leone against Egypt next weekend.

Somali admits US warship hijack

Fri, 08/27/2010 - 21:28
A Somali man pleads guilty to piracy-related charges in the US, saying he attacked a US warship believing it was a merchant vessel.

Court worry at Bashir Kenya trip

Fri, 08/27/2010 - 20:09
The International Criminal Court lodges a report with the UN about a trip to Kenya by Sudan's president, who it wants to try for alleged war crimes.

Blackburn snap up striker Benjani

Fri, 08/27/2010 - 14:30
Blackburn Rovers sign former Manchester City striker Benjani Mwaruwari on a one-year deal.

Africa in pictures

Fri, 08/27/2010 - 13:11
From hitching lifts to climbing trees this week

'Dozens die' in Nigeria poisoning

Fri, 08/27/2010 - 12:47
As many as 30 children are reportedly dead in northern Nigeria from lead poisoning caused by illegal gold-miners.