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The judges reject claims that a colonial-era law violated the constitution.
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Kenya upholds law criminalising gay sex
The judges reject claims that a colonial-era law violated the constitution.
'Why our fight for gay rights in Kenya isn't over'
A Kenyan campaigner says he won't be deterred by a court ruling that upheld a ban on gay sex.
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SA women's football team to get equal pay
Men players have always earned more in bonuses during qualifiers or at major tournaments.
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Kenya upholds law criminalising gay sex
The judges reject claims that a colonial-era law violated the constitution.
'Why our fight for gay rights in Kenya isn't over'
A Kenyan campaigner says he won't be deterred by a court ruling that upheld a ban on gay sex.
Africa Live: The curious case of DR Congo's 'fake diamond'
A row breaks out after a test on an artisanal gem says it is not genuine - and more stories.
Is Facebook undermining democracy in Africa?
Critics say the social media giant has allowed its platform to be weaponised during elections on the continent.
Video 3 minutes 3 seconds
'Don't associate disability with poverty'
Blogger Sinikiwe Kademaunga was born with a condition that stopped the growth of her limbs.
Africa's top shots: Flying flags and pop-up polling
A selection of photos from across Africa this week.
SA women's football team to get equal pay
Men players have always earned more in bonuses during qualifiers or at major tournaments.
'Why our fight for gay rights in Kenya isn't over'
A Kenyan campaigner says he won't be deterred by a court ruling that upheld a ban on gay sex.
Africa Live: The curious case of DR Congo's 'fake diamond'
A row breaks out after a test on an artisanal gem says it is not genuine - and more stories.
Is Facebook undermining democracy in Africa?
Critics say the social media giant has allowed its platform to be weaponised during elections on the continent.
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A Kenyan campaigner says he won't be deterred by a court ruling that upheld a ban on gay sex.
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Ghana's Football Association (GFA) confirms that Black Stars coach Kwesi Appiah has named Andre Ayew as the permanent captain of the team.
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Thomas Naadi
BBC Africa, Accra
Ghana's football star Asamoah Gyan has been given a new title after he was stripped of the team captain role for the national team.
Black Stars coach, Kwasi Appiah, named Gyan "general captain", because of his seniority in the team.
Andre Ayew was named the new permanent captain.
Coach Appiah’s decision follows a meeting with the top management team of the Ghana Football Association Normalisation Committee.
On Monday, Gyan announced his retirement from the national team to protest against plans to replace him as captain.
He rescinded his decision after a telephone conversation with President Nana Akuffo-Addo.
Before his replacement, Gyan had been the Black Stars' captain for seven years and had scored 51 goals for the team.
The captaincy controversy has been a problem for the Ghanaian national football team for many years.
The Black Stars will play their opening Africa Cup of Nations match against Benin on 25 June.
They have not won the tournament since 1982.
Major anti-protest operation in Algeria
BBC World Service
Police in Algeria have been carrying out a major operation to try to limit the latest Friday mass protest demanding comprehensive political reform.
Witnesses say that there have been a larger number of arrests than usual and a heavier police presence in the capital, Algiers.
This is the fourteenth consecutive Friday that Algerians have taken to the streets calling for the country's leaders to resign.
The protest movement forced the veteran president, Abdelaziz Bouteflika, to stand down last month - some of his closest aides are now facing trial.
The authorities are planning to hold a presidential election on 4 July.
Uganda testing two for Ebola
BBC World Service
The authorities in Uganda are testing blood samples from two people who have died in the west of the country.
There is suspicion they may have contracted the Ebola virus.
Uganda has been on high alert because of the outbreak of the haemorrhagic fever in eastern Congo, just across the border from Kagadi where the victims died.
On Thursday the United Nations warned the risk of Ebola spreading to neighbouring countries was very high.
Njie Enow
Football Writer, Cameroon
Cameroon coach Alain Djeumfa names his women's World Cup squad with experienced attacker Gaelle Enganamouit called up despite doubts over her fitness.
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