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Sierra Leone: Arsenal’s Premier League glory sends Freetown into celebration/in /by
Arsenal’s long-awaited Premier League triumph is being felt far beyond north London — including on the streets of Freetown, Sierra Leone, where devoted Gunners fans are celebrating a title many thought they might never see.
DR Congo: New wave of drone strikes hits Kisangani Airport/in /by
In the Democratic Republic of Congo, a new wave of drone strikes has hit both rebel-held and government-controlled areas.
Ebola outbreak tests faith as Bunia worshippers defy mass ban/in /by
Catholic worshippers gathered for Mass on Sunday in the city of Bunia, right in the heart of a rapidly spreading Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo — despite a government ban on gatherings of more than 50 people.
Gold rush survival: Sudanese miners turn to trade amid war/in /by
In the mountains of Dalgo Mahas in northern Sudan, unregulated miners armed with metal detectors search tirelessly for gold, hoping to earn enough to support their families amid deepening economic hardship.
Senegal parliament speaker resigns, paving way for Ousmane Sonko to replace him/in /by
The speaker of Senegal's parliament said Sunday he was resigning, two days after his close ally was fired as prime minister, deepening a political crisis in the debt-laden West African country.
WHO, Africa CDC adopt Ebola response plan as DR Congo steps up hygiene measures/in /by
The World Health Organization and the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Prevention on Saturday unveiled a six-month Ebola response plan for outbreaks in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Ugan
Morocco’s Eid livestock markets return to full strength as herd numbers recover/in /by
The sounds of sheep and rams filled the air at the bustling livestock market in Aïn Aouda, near Rabat, as families prepared for Eid al-Adha, one of the holiest celebrations in the Muslim calendar.
Liverpool legend Salah bows out after nine glorious years/in /by
Mohamed Salah could not bring himself to walk away. Twenty minutes after the final whistle had heralded the end of his Liverpool career, the Egypt international stood before the Kop and basked in the acclaim of his supporters. Nine years, 442 appearances and 257 goals had led to this moment.
Sundowns crowned kings of Africa again after dramatic final in Rabat/in /by
Mamelodi Sundowns are kings of Africa once again! The South African side secured their second CAF Champions League title with a 2-1 aggregate win over FAR Rabat after a dramatic 1-1 draw in Morocco.
Senegal football fans return home relieved after Moroccan king’s pardon/in /by
Scenes of joy welcomed Senegalese football fans who had been detained in Morocco as they returned home after receiving a royal pardon.