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Trump's African brother?

Tue, 31/01/2017 - 15:48
Who is the mystery VIP who's been memed as Trump's African half-brother?
Categories: Africa

Western Sahara welcomes Morocco's African Union membership

Tue, 31/01/2017 - 15:04
Could Morocco's return to the African Union lead to an end to the 16-year Western Sahara impasse?
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Baby chimp rescued from Ivory Coast traffickers' ring

Tue, 31/01/2017 - 08:57
A network of wildlife traffickers selling baby chimpanzees is exposed by a BBC News investigation.
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Trump's travel ban

Mon, 30/01/2017 - 21:10
US President Trump suspends refugee admissions and temporarily bars people from seven countries.
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'US has rejected me but I can't go home'

Mon, 30/01/2017 - 18:36
Two Somali refugees on the verge of going to the US after spending years in Kenya react to the news that President Donald Trump has banned all Somalis from entering the US.
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South African dynasty?

Mon, 30/01/2017 - 17:24
Will AU boss Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma take over from her ex-husband as president of South Africa?
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Dictators no more

Sun, 29/01/2017 - 01:06
Former Gambian leader Yahya Jammeh failed to appreciate that democracy had taken root in West Africa. It left him on a hiding to nothing, writes Elizabeth Ohene.
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Afcon 2017: Burkina Faso beat Tunisia to reach semi-finals

Sat, 28/01/2017 - 18:53
Burkina Faso score a late brace to beat Tunisia 2-0 and reach the Africa Cup of Nations semi-finals.
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Afcon 2017: Egypt progress indicates recovery - EFA

Sat, 28/01/2017 - 14:45
Egypt's progress to the Nations Cup quarter-finals shows football is emerging from a dark period in the country, says Egypt FA's Hazem El Hawary.
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Afcon 2017: No proof pitches have caused injuries - Caf

Sat, 28/01/2017 - 13:17
Caf says there is no evidence to support claims the Africa Cup of Nations pitches in Gabon have led to player injuries.
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Trump and abortion

Sat, 28/01/2017 - 01:55
Donald Trump's pro-abortion funding ban infuriates many global health organisations who say it will unintentionally lead to more abortions.
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How Trump cuts affect abortions in Africa

Fri, 27/01/2017 - 19:35
Could US overseas abortion funding ban lead to more deaths in Africa?
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BBC reporter's rally car terror in Uganda

Fri, 27/01/2017 - 17:49
The BBC's Peter Okwoche goes rally driving for the first time to find out why the sport is so popular in Uganda.
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Afcon 2017: Renard can lift trophy again - Bwalya

Fri, 27/01/2017 - 17:07
Kalusha Bwalya says two-time winner Herve Renard has the ability to win the Nations Cup with Morocco as he assesses the tournament so far.
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Senegal v Cameroon

Fri, 27/01/2017 - 16:26
Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's Africa Cup of Nations game between Group B Winner and Group A Second Place.
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Al-Shabab fighters attack Kenya military base in Somalia

Fri, 27/01/2017 - 16:03
Fierce fighting follows a dawn attack by al-Shabab on Kenyan soldiers in southern Somalia.
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Lundi Tyamara: South African gospel star dies aged 38

Fri, 27/01/2017 - 15:00
President Zuma leads tributes to the young South African star who made gospel music popular.
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Africa's top shots

Fri, 27/01/2017 - 13:29
A selection of the best photos from across Africa this week.
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The French luxury brand inspired by African ceramic art

Fri, 27/01/2017 - 13:08
The founder of Ardmore Ceramic Art, Fee Halsted, talks to the BBC about her collaboration with Hermes.
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'The back way'

Fri, 27/01/2017 - 01:22
New President Adama Barrow must improve economic prospects for The Gambia's youth, if the number of migrants heading for Europe is to be cut.
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