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Newcastle sign Toure for £43m - what will he bring to club?

BBC News Africa  

Newcastle United reporter Ciaran Kelly looks at why the club have bought forward Bazoumana Toure from Hoffenheim for £43m.

Thousand welcome home Cape Verde footballers after stunning World Cup run

BBC News Africa  

Tens of thousands of fans formed an ocean of blue outside the airport in capital city, Praia.

Egypt says it is expecting a further $1.7 billion from Europe within days

Africanews  

It is part a $5.7 billion EU macro-financial assistance package within the framework of Europe’s strategy to stabilise Egypt's economy.

Large crowds of mourners attend slain supreme leader's funeral in Tehran

Africanews  

Three of Ali Khamenei’s sons joined the mass prayers, but not his successor, Mojtaba, who has not been seen in public since he assumed the role.

Nigeria says two nationals killed in South Africa amid rise of anti-migrant attacks

BBC News Africa  

Nigeria's government said one of its nationals was reportedly killed by police officers "using gruesome interrogation techniques".

Nigeria says two nationals killed in anti-migrant violence in South Africa

Africanews  

It said one of the men was allegedly killed by police officers in Pretoria and the other by unidentified attackers in Mpumalanga province.

Celebrations in Morocco

BBC News Africa  

Morocco fans celebrate after their team beat Canada 3-0 to reach the World Cup quarter-finals.

United States marks politically-charged celebration of 250th anniversary

Africanews  

President Donald Trump's speech included soaring rhetoric on American exceptionalism and warnings about the threat of communism.

Insurgent groups target Malian military installations in fresh attacks

Africanews  

Al Qaeda ‌affiliate, Jama'at Nusrat al-Islam wal Muslimin, and the Tuareg-led Azawad Liberation Front have claimed responsibility.

Morocco beats Canada to book a place in the World Cup quarter-finals

Africanews  

Following their 3-0 victory, the Atlas Lions will now face tournament favourites France, in Boston next Thursday.

Parents of autistic children in Guinea face stigma and challenges

Africanews  

With many misconceptions about the disorder and few government resources available, families struggle to get help.

Odira beats Hodgkinson in Eugene

BBC News Africa  

Olympic 800m champion Keely Hodgkinson was beaten for the second consecutive Diamond League race as she finished behind Lilian Odira in Eugene.

Unbeaten in 34 matches - why Morocco are World Cup contenders

BBC News Africa  

As Morocco beat Canada to book their place in the last-8, their World Cup campaign can no longer be seen as a fairytale.

Seven-try South Africa outclass England in Nations Championship

BBC News Africa  

South Africa reassert their dominance over England with a commanding victory at Ellis Park in the opening round of games in the new Nations Championship.

Pope urges Europe to protect migrants in visit to island frontier

Africanews  

Pope Leo XIV has travelled to the Italian island of Lampedusa, one of Europe's main gateways for migrants crossing the Mediterranean. In a powerful appeal, the pontiff urged Europe to do more to protect and integrate those fleeing conflict and poverty.

Why Europe's top clubs are eyeing Morocco's teenage sensation Bouaddi

BBC News Africa  

After lighting up the 2022 World Cup Morocco are once again shining on the global stage - but this time they have teenage sensation Ayyoub Bouaddi in their ranks.

Confirmed Ebola cases in DR Congo rise to 1,502

Africanews  

The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo continues to escalate, with confirmed cases climbing to more than 1,500 and at least 473 people dead, according to government figures.

Jihadists launch fresh offensive across Mali

Africanews  

Suspected jihadists and Tuareg separatist fighters have launched coordinated attacks across Mali, targeting several towns, military positions and a major prison in a fresh escalation of the country's conflict.

Cape Verde fans 'proud' despite 3-2 defeat to Argentina

BBC News Africa  

Cape Verde fans said they were "proud" of their team despite a 3-2 defeat to Argentina that ended their World Cup hopes.

Iran begins farewell to Supreme Leader Khamenei

Africanews  

Before dawn, hundreds of mourners gathered in Tehran as Iran began days of funeral ceremonies for Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed months earlier in a joint US-Israeli airstrike.

South Africa deploys troops as anti-migrant protests escalate

Africanews  

South Africa has deployed more than 3,000 soldiers across the country to reinforce security as anti-migrant protests intensify, with organisers vowing to stage demonstrations every week.

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