Glamour as African soccer fiesta opens

Guardian Newspapers: "THE 26th African Cup of Nations began in Ghana yesterday with the host country defeating Guinea 2 - 1. But today is the d-day for Nigeria.
Football followers world-wide are calling today's eagerly awaited Group B opening encounter between Nigeria and Cote d'Ivoire the 'glamour match' of the 26th Africa Nations Cup, tagged Ghana 2008. Many are sure it represents the famously used phrase 'final-before-final.'"

South Africa's poor feel swept away....

The World Cup football tournament kicks off in one week, and host South Africa is busy putting on the finishing touches. But not everyone is looking forward to the tournament. Authorites in cities including Cape Town are being accused of clearing the poor from the streets - to create a good impression for visiting fans. Al Jazeera's Haru Mutasa has more.

Street Food - Nairobi - - Part 1

Many millions of people across Africa are dependent on street food not only for nourishment, but as a means of making a living. But poor hygiene practices cost thousands of lives. Street Food explores what, if anything, is being done to tackle the issue.

video--Lesotho First Lady Maesaiah Thabene charged with murder | DW News

The first lady of Lesotho has been arrested on murder charges, over the killing of the first wife of her husband, Prime Minister Thomas Thabane. Lipolelo Thabane was gunned down outside her home in June 2017.

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