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Caf chief Issa Hayatou to face anti-monopoly charges in Egypt

Tue, 14/03/2017 - 13:49
Egypt's general prosecution refer Caf president Issa Hayatou to the country's Economic Court on charges of violating local anti-monopoly rules.
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Somali pirates suspected of first ship hijacking since 2012

Tue, 14/03/2017 - 12:32
A Sri Lankan-flagged tanker is boarded by armed men in the first such hijacking since 2012.
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Somalia drought: How 15 minutes of treatment saves lives

Tue, 14/03/2017 - 00:56
Time is running out to help 20 million people facing famine across Yemen, South Sudan, Nigeria - and Somalia.
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Niger's opposition leader Hama Amadou jailed in absentia

Mon, 13/03/2017 - 21:58
A court finds Hama Amadou guilty of child smuggling in a trial his lawyers say is a sham.
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How can I help?

Mon, 13/03/2017 - 18:48
The UN warns that the world is facing its largest humanitarian crisis since 1945. Here's how you can help.
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In pictures

Mon, 13/03/2017 - 17:08
Two parts of a statue possibly dating back 3,000 years were found in Cairo last week.
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Joice Mujuru: Zimbabweans will judge me on my record

Mon, 13/03/2017 - 12:31
The former vice-president of Zimbabwe Joice Mujuru on her track record with the Zanu-PF party.
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'Kenya is ready' say female fitness entrepreneurs

Mon, 13/03/2017 - 01:18
The BBC's Nancy Kacungira went to talk to two budding entrepreneurs in Nairobi's fitness industry.
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Forever unsolved

Sun, 12/03/2017 - 01:18
In Malawi's newspapers, there is much talk of the need to tackle vigilante and mob justice. But the stories Peter Walker found suggest change is some way off.
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Humanitarian crisis: 20m at risk of famine and starvation

Sat, 11/03/2017 - 14:00
The world is facing its largest humanitarian crisis since 1945, the United Nations says.
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Africa's top shots: 3-9 March2017

Fri, 10/03/2017 - 01:22
A selection of the best photos from across Africa this week.
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Alastair Leithead: Why this woman's son was strangled and dumped

Thu, 09/03/2017 - 16:11
The South Sudanese city of Yei, once spared by the civil war, is now the theatre of ethnic atrocities.
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Martin Patience: Cleaning up Nigeria's dirty air

Thu, 09/03/2017 - 15:40
Experts warn Nigeria's health system is heading for a crisis if pollution is not tackled.
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Zambia reach first U20 Africa Cup of Nations final

Wed, 08/03/2017 - 20:08
Hosts Zambia reach the final of the Under-20 Africa Cup of Nations for the first time after beating South Africa 1-0 after extra-time in Lusaka.
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Nigeria to close Abuja airport for repairs

Wed, 08/03/2017 - 19:18
How will the six-week closure of Nigeria's main airport in Abuja affect passengers?
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What's Up Africa quiz: Could you be Kenya's anti-corruption tsar?

Wed, 08/03/2017 - 18:30
Take What's Up Africa's quiz to see if could head Kenya's fight against corruption.
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SA man 'held in UAE over unmarried sex'

Wed, 08/03/2017 - 16:32
The man's mother has pleaded for his release, saying his only crime was to "fall in love".
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Zimbabwe FA chairman Chiyangwa threatens Caf with legal action

Wed, 08/03/2017 - 16:00
Zimbabwe FA chairman Phillip Chiyangwa is prepared to take legal action against Caf following a row about a meeting he held.
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Why is Nigerian capital's airport closing?

Wed, 08/03/2017 - 15:05
Abuja airport is shutting for six weeks with passengers being diverted to a tiny airport a two-hour drive away.
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Lessons to prevent Zanzibaris from drowning

Wed, 08/03/2017 - 14:07
A charity backs swimming lessons in Zanzibar in an effort to stop people on the island from drowning.
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