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Top African coach Mosimane joins Saudi club
Top African coach Mosimane joins Saudi club
by  AFP

South African Pitso Mosimane, the most successful coach in Confederation of African Football (CAF) club competitions, has joined Saudi Arabian second division side Al Ahli Saudi. Mosimane left Egyptian club Al Ahly in June, citing the mental pressure of handling the most decorated club in CAF competitions with 23 titles.

Argentina slam referee after four yellow cards and 22 penalties
Argentina slam referee after four yellow cards and 22 penalties
by  AFP

Argentina coach Michael Cheika has slammed Australian referee Damon Murphy after four of his players were yellow-carded and they conceded 22 penalties in a weekend loss to South Africa. Cheika hinted last weekend that he was unhappy with the refereeing of New Zealander James Doleman in a 36-20 home loss to South Africa, but stopped shot of criticising him publicly.

Several thousand protest Angola's disputed vote result
Several thousand protest Angola's disputed vote result
by  AFP

Angolan opposition supporters took to the streets on Saturday to protest the return to power of the long ruling MPLA party in divisive elections last month. Opposition parties and civic groups had said the vote was marred by irregularities.

Senegal ferry disaster relatives fight for justice 20 years on
Senegal ferry disaster relatives fight for justice 20 years on
by  AFP

What was a trip of a lifetime for some and a day out for others ended in one of the world's worst maritime disasters, with victims' families still seeking justice 20 years on. - 'Big family' - "We are a big family," she says referring to those affected by the disaster.

Africa's first post-pandemic Comic-Con festival draws thousands
Africa's first post-pandemic Comic-Con festival draws thousands
by  AFP

In a makeshift changing room swathed with black fabric, South African Luke Andalis transforms into the burly Aratak, preparing to perform at Comic-Con Africa, the continent's largest pop culture, fantasy and gaming festival. Loud music welcomed the festival-goers to Stranger Things escape rooms, pop-up tattoo parlours and comic haven.

Ghana coach downplays 'danger' of his World Cup reshuffle
Ghana coach downplays 'danger' of his World Cup reshuffle
by  AFP

Ghana coach Otto Addo acknowledged the "danger" of integrating a number of new players into the squad ahead of the World Cup, but he does not believe it will have a destabilising effect. "It's always a danger to get new players, especially if the players who are there before achieve something really, really good," said Addo, who oversaw the World Cup play-off win over Nigeria in March.

Green protest hits DR Congo ahead of climate summit
Green protest hits DR Congo ahead of climate summit
by  AFP

Climate activists protested in the Democratic Republic of Congo's capital Kinshasa on Friday ahead of a climate summit in the city next month. On Friday, about 200 protesters marched in Kinshasa toting banners bearing slogans such as "No to new fossil fuels".

Ebola deaths in Uganda climb to four
Ebola deaths in Uganda climb to four
by  AFP

A total of four people have died from the highly contagious Ebola virus in Uganda, where the authorities declared an outbreak earlier this week, health officials said on Friday.