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Strasser ready for Sierra Leone
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
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
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
Blackburn Rovers sign former Manchester City striker Benjani Mwaruwari on a one-year deal.
Africa in pictures
From hitching lifts to climbing trees this week
'Dozens die' in Nigeria poisoning
As many as 30 children are reportedly dead in northern Nigeria from lead poisoning caused by illegal gold-miners.
Congo killings 'may be genocide'
Killings by the Rwandan army and allied rebels in Zaire and DR Congo in the 1990s could be classified as genocide, a draft UN report says.
Kenya celebrates new constitution
Kenyan President Mwai Kibaki signs into law a new constitution, intended to end years of political and ethnic violence, at a huge ceremony.
Nsofor delighted by Hammers move
New West Ham striker Victor Obinna Nsofor says he is delighted to be moving to London as he waits for a work permit.
Dolls and guys
What does it take to be an Area Girl on the mean streets of Lagos?
Dolls and guys
What does it take to be an Area Girl on the mean streets of Lagos?
Adebayor issues Man City warning
Emmanuel Adebayor warns Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini he could quit the club if he does not play regularly this season.
A nation reborn?
Kenyans hope a new constitution will bring a better future
Obinna secures West Ham loan move
West Ham have confirmed the signing of Nigeria international striker Victor Obinna on a season-long loan deal from Inter Milan.
Newcastle complete Tiote signing
Newcastle complete the signing of Ivory Coast international Cheik Tiote from FC Twente
Niger's displaced wait for aid after floods
Displaced people in Niger are still awaiting aid following devastating floods which have washed many crops away.
Somali imprisoned for NZ hijack
A Somali refugee woman resident in New Zealand is jailed for attempting to hijack a domestic plane.
Nigeria's plan to come out of the dark
Nigeria's President, Goodluck Jonathan, has announced a multi-billion dollar plan to redevelop the country's notoriously inefficient electricity network.
UN urges action over Congo rapes
The UN says more must be done to prevent such "atrocities" as a recent mass rape in DR Congo, and criticises peacekeepers' failure to act.
Ghana's Sarpei joins Schalke 04
German side Schalke 04 on Thursday signed Ghana defender Hans Sarpei from Bundesliga rivals Bayer Leverkusen.
