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  1. Tear-gas fired at pro-democracy protests in Sudan

    Protesters are demanding the military step back and allow the transition to civilian rule.

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  2. Halt auction of Mandela's prison cell key, says SA

    Nelson Mandela, South Africa's first black president, spent 18 years in a tiny cell on Robben Island.

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  3. Mahrez set to lead Algeria at Afcon

    Manchester City's Riyad Mahrez is set to captain Algeria at the Africa Cup of Nations as he is named in defending champions' squad.

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  4. Vieira says Afcon deserves more respect

    Crystal Palace manager Patrick Vieira says that the Africa Cup of Nations deserves more respect.

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  5. African cycling team's World Tour hopes over

    Team Qhubeka NextHash, Africa's top cycling team, fails in its bid to secure a World Tour spot in 2022.

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  6. Pregnant woman among 15 charged for Uganda attacks

    Police say the suspects are linked to four attacks by a branch of the Islamic State group.

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  7. Koulibaly and Sarr named in Senegal squad

    Napoli's Kalidou Koulibaly and Watford's Ismaila Sarr are named in the Senegal squad for the Africa Cup of Nations as they recover frominjury.

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  8. Hijab, football and me

    Zulfah says her hijab is not a hindrance but an inspiration for other Muslim girls who may be interested in sports.

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  9. Woman set for first UK Christmas with adopted son

    Emilie Larter, who spent years trying to adopt Adam in Uganda, says it is "amazing" to be home.

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  10. Mali: West decries Russian mercenaries 'deployment'

    Fifteen European countries and Canada accuse Russia of providing support to the mercenaries.

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  11. Libya presidential election on Friday 'impossible'

    The landmark poll has been postponed because of disputes over candidates and the lack of preparedness.

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  12. Protest after Sudan security forces accused of rape

    Women and girls were allegedly sexually abused by security forces during a demonstration on Sunday.

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  13. Monarch of once-powerful West African kingdom dies

    Kêfa Sagbadjou Glèlè, thought to have been in his nineties, had ruled over Abomey for two years.

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  14. Ivory Coast include Zaha in Afcon squad

    Crystal Palace forward Wilfried Zaha returns to the Ivory Coast squad for the Africa Cup of Nations after missing November's World Cup qualifiers.

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  15. Ivory Coast include Zaha in Afcon squad

    Crystal Palace forward Wilfried Zaha returns to the Ivory Coast squad for the Africa Cup of Nations after missing November's World Cup qualifiers.

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  16. Ziyech not recalled to Morocco squad for Afcon

    Chelsea forward Hakim Ziyech is not recalled to Morocco's squad for the Africa Cup of Nations by coach Vahid Halilhodzic.

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  17. Group A rivals name squads for Afcon

    Group A rivals Ethiopia and Cape Verde name their squads for January's 2021 Africa Cup of Nations finals in Cameroon.

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  18. Omicron wave appears milder, but concern remains

    The risk of needing hospital treatment could be 30 - 70% lower with Omicron than other variants.

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  19. Al Ahly retain African Super Cup on penalties

    Egyptian giants Al Ahly retain Africa's Super Cup after beating Morocco's Raja Casablanca 6-5 on penalties following a 1-1 draw in Qatar.

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  20. Kenyan tea pickers bid to sue firm in Scotland

    Tea pickers allege they have suffered injuries due to conditions on farms run by a Scottish firm.

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