Soccer: Africa Cup of Nations kicks off; Senegal, Ivory Coast, Nigeria, Morocco, Egypt clash
Morocco carry a huge weight of expectation into their opening game at the Africa Cup of Nations on Sunday as the hosts, with star man Achraf Hakimi returning from injury,…
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Obama’s goal in Africa: Counter China
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Obama’s 2013 Africa trip should address security, trade and China’s rising influence.
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Mandela remains in critical condition
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What Africa can learn from China
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South Africa’s Els wins BMW International Open
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Mandela’s ambulance broke down on way to hospital
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Opinion: End use of child soldiers
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