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Kenyan Sevens players to receive unpaid wages: sports minister
Kenya's Rugby Sevens players, who launched an appeal for donations to pay their bills, will be paid their overdue salaries this week ahead of the season-opening Dubai series, the country's sports minister said Monday.
Kudus double for Ghana sinks South Korea in World Cup thriller
Mohammed Kudus scored twice as Ghana beat South Korea 3-2 in a pulsating World Cup encounter on Monday to keep their World Cup hopes alive and leave Paulo Bento's side facing an early exit. Despite their efforts, South Korea look likely to crash out of the tournament at the group stage for the third straight World Cup.
Tunisia ex-speaker in court again over alleged jihadist links
The speaker of Tunisia's dissolved parliament appeared on Monday before a judge investigating accusations his party helped Tunisian jihadists travel to fight in Iraq and Syria.
Toll in Cameroon landslide rises to 15
At least 15 people died when a landslide engulfed members of a funeral party in the Cameroonian capital of Yaounde, the local governor said on Monday. Sunday's service had been intended as a memorial tribute to five members of a local association who had died this year.
Four killed in Sao Tome's failed coup bid: state media
Four people were killed in a failed coup attempt on Sao Tome, the state news agency STP-Press said on Sunday reporting a toll from the armed forces chief of staff. - 'Subversion' - The government on Sunday condemned what it called a "violent attempt to subvert the constitutional order", saying the deaths and the coup attempt would be investigated.
Kenya Sevens appeal for donors to cover unpaid salaries
Kenya's Rugby Sevens launched a public appeal for donations on Sunday, claiming the team has not been paid in months and players badly needed money ahead of several international matches. Kenya head coach Damian McGrath spoke of his team's financial woes in October ahead of their departure for the Hong Kong Sevens where they lost every match.
Ceasefire holding in eastern DR Congo, residents say
The frontlines between government troops and M23 rebels remained calm in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo on Sunday for a second day running, local residents told AFP, after a ceasefire came into force. Clashes had continued right up to the ceasefire deadline north of the provincial capital Goma, but on Sunday both sides were holding their positions, locals told AFP by telephone.
Odds stacked against African teams at World Cup, says Ghana coach
Ghana coach Otto Addo said Sunday the chances of an African team reaching the latter stages of the World Cup will remain limited until the continent is awarded more places at the tournament.
Springboks hail 'special' Twickenham triumph as Jones defends record
South Africa captain Siya Kolisi hailed a "very special" success at Twickenham as England coach Eddie Jones defended his credentials after the world champions ended 2022 with a dominant 27-13 win on Saturday. "It (Twickenham) is a tough place to get a result," said South Africa coach Jacques Nienaber.
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