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Raza at the controls of high-flying Zimbabwe
Raza at the controls of high-flying Zimbabwe
by  AFP

With all the noise going on elsewhere in the wealthy world of white ball cricket, it is easy to miss a small revolution taking place in a territory that since 2003 has become something of a backwater. - 'Always a fighter' - Born in Pakistan and arriving in Zimbabwe with his parents in 2002, he never had thoughts of a cricket career, instead spending three years training to be a fighter pilot.

Guinea political coalition calls for fresh protests
Guinea political coalition calls for fresh protests
by  AFP

A Guinean political coalition Monday called for renewed demonstrations against the ruling junta, ending a truce for lack of response to its demands for "credible dialogue" on the transition to civilian rule.

Trial of 56 suspected IS fighters begins in Libya
Trial of 56 suspected IS fighters begins in Libya
by  AFP

The trial opened Monday in Libya's western city of Misrata of 56 suspected Islamic State group militants captured after the 2016 fall of its bastion Sirte. The IS group captured the central city of Sirte in 2015, setting up a stronghold before being driven out the following year by forces loyal to the Tripoli-based Government of National Unity in power at the time.

US not trying to 'outdo' world powers in Africa, says Blinken
US not trying to 'outdo' world powers in Africa, says Blinken
by  AFP

The United States is seeking a "true partnership" with Africa and not trying to "outdo" other world powers in vying for influence on the continent, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Monday. "What we seek most of all is a true partnership between the United States and Africa.

Red-carded Springbok Arendse banned for four matches
Red-carded Springbok Arendse banned for four matches
by  AFP

South Africa wing Kurt-Lee Arendse was suspended on Monday for four matches after committing a dangerous foul in a Rugby Championship victory over New Zealand at the weekend, the organisers said. Barrett injured his neck in the incident and faces a fitness test before New Zealand coach Ian Foster names his team on Thursday for a second match against South Africa in Johannesburg on Saturday.

Kenya in final preparations for closely watched polls
Kenya in final preparations for closely watched polls
by  AFP

Kenyans braced for Tuesday's high-stakes election, as millions prepared to vote for a new president in a tight race between Deputy President William Ruto and Raila Odinga, a veteran opposition leader now backed by the ruling party.