Four nations vie to host Asian Cup after China withdrawal
Qatar, the 2022 World Cup hosts, have staged the Asian Cup twice, in 1988 and 2011
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Nigeria’s Twitter ban termed unlawful: West African court
Abuja lifted the suspension after talks with Twitter representatives but laid down conditions, including Twitter registering its operations in Nigeria, Africa’s largest economy.
Sudan forces fire tear gas at protests as death toll from tribal clashes rises
The capital has been the scene of near-weekly protests since army chief General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan launched a power grab in October last year that derailed a transition to civilian rule.
Car bomb kills five at Somalia hotel: police
Al-Shabaab, a Somalia-based group tied to Al-Qaeda, claimed responsibility for the attack in a statement posted on a pro-militant website.
History-making Fraser-Pryce bags fifth 100m title, US win four crowns
It was the first time a nation had swept the medals in the women’s 100m at the worlds and came just a day after Fred Kerley led a US sweep of the men’s 100m.
Ghana reports first cases of deadly Marburg virus
A total of 98 people identified as contact cases are currently under quarantine, the GHS statement said, noting that no other cases of Marburg had yet been detected in Ghana.
One dead in attack on Chinese-owned firm in DR Congo
The provincial interior ministry confirmed that an attack had taken place, and said it had occurred in the early hours of Wednesday morning.
Gambian ex-spies sentenced to death for Jammeh-era murder
Sandeng was arrested during an April 2016 demonstration against Jammeh. He died in custody two days later after having been beaten and tortured.
Ukraine severs ties with North Korea after pro-Russia separatists recognition
Separatist officials have long said they want their regions to eventually join Russia.
Tanzania probes mystery illness after three die
Symptoms of the illness include fever, headaches, fatigue and nosebleeds, the government’s chief medical officer Aifello Sichalwe said in a statement.
