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In Benin civil society leaders are running to influence decision making

In tonight's edition, 46 Ivorian troops appear at a court of appeal in Bamako on Thursday as West African leaders decide not to sanction Mali following the arrest of the soldiers back in July. Also, in Benin a youthful electorate is looking to keep elected officials in check and fresh faces have emerged on the political scene.

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Marseille, Atalanta tie in first leg of UEFA League semifinal

Marseille's Europa League semi-final tie against Atalanta is finely poised going into the return after the teams drew 1-1 in Thursday's first leg in France.

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England football stars Kane, Bellingham headline Bayern-Real Madrid battle

If Harry Kane is to win the Champions League with Bayern Munich and claim a first career trophy, he will have to get past Real Madrid and England teammate Jude Bellingham.

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Morocco, Algeria shirt dispute leads to second CAF Cup match cancellation

For the second straight week, an African Confederation Cup match between Renaissance Berkane and Algerian side USM Alger was cancelled in a dispute over a map on the Moroccan team's shirts.