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Biafran pro-Trump rally turns violent in Nigeria

Fri, 20/01/2017 - 20:14
Police fire tear gas at pro-Biafra rally in Nigeria organised in support of new US President Donald Trump.
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Africa's top shots

Fri, 20/01/2017 - 14:29
A selection of the best photos from across Africa this week.
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Nigeria's kids' clothing seamstress-turned-entrepreneur

Fri, 20/01/2017 - 13:23
Adenike Ogunlesi found an exciting market for kids' clothing through her fashion label Ruff 'n' Tumble.
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Gambian army chief joins in President Barrow celebrations

Fri, 20/01/2017 - 12:55
Gambian army chief Ousman Badjie dances with supporters of internationally backed President Adama Barrow.
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'I saw dead children'

Fri, 20/01/2017 - 11:59
An eyewitness relives the horror of an erroneous bombing by Nigeria's military of a camp for displaced people.
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Migrants, trade and aid

Fri, 20/01/2017 - 03:01
How will Donald Trump's election to the US presidency affect Washington's relations with Africa?
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Islamic State conflict: US strikes in Libya 'kill 80 rebels'

Thu, 19/01/2017 - 23:48
Around 100 bombs hit an Islamic State camp in Libya, authorised by President Barack Obama.
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Gambia's new President Barrow warns 'rebels'

Thu, 19/01/2017 - 19:39
The Gambia's new leader calls on soldiers to show their loyalty to him to ensure a peaceful transition of power.
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'Honourable for life'

Thu, 19/01/2017 - 17:41
Life as an MP in Ghana is a tough and short-lived stint, but the privilege of being called "Honourable" is worth the trouble, writes Elizabeth Ohene.
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Crisis in The Gambia

Thu, 19/01/2017 - 06:46
A political crisis is growing in The Gambia, with President Jammeh refusing to step down as Senagalese troops mass on the border.
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Gambia's President Jammeh refuses to leave office as deadline passes

Thu, 19/01/2017 - 06:26
Yahya Jammeh refuses to step aside for Adama Barrow as regional troops remain poised at the border.
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Cobra fang club

Thu, 19/01/2017 - 01:10
A growing number of snake farms are being set up in Kenya to attract paying visitors and breed snakes for export to Europe and North America.
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Welcome to Lagos - tech incubator

Thu, 19/01/2017 - 00:59
A new crop of Nigerian developers is drawing on the depth of culture across the continent to make distinctly African games.
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Al-Qaeda affiliate claims Mali car bomb attack in Gao

Wed, 18/01/2017 - 23:32
The suicide attack on a military base in northern Mali killed at least 50 people, officials say.
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Cameroon 2-1 Guinea-Bissau

Wed, 18/01/2017 - 22:01
Cameroon fight back to earn their first Afcon victory since 2010, denying debutants Guinea-Bissau a historic first win.
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Afcon 2017: Gabon hit back to deny Burkina Faso

Wed, 18/01/2017 - 18:58
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scores his second goal of the Nations Cup to earn hosts Gabon a 1-1 draw with Burkina Faso.
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Nigeria air strike error: Urgent plea to evacuate wounded

Wed, 18/01/2017 - 18:54
The victims of Tuesday's accidental bombing should be compensated, Human Rights Watch says.
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Five to watch at the Cup of Nations

Wed, 18/01/2017 - 17:23
BBC Africa takes a look at five players to watch out for at this year's Cup of Nations.
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Afcon 2017: We paid for one mistake - Uganda coach Sredojevic

Wed, 18/01/2017 - 15:30
Uganda coach Milutin Sredojevic says a "hard to explain" moment handed Ghana a 1-0 win in their Nations Cup opener.
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Airport queues as UK tourists flee The Gambia

Wed, 18/01/2017 - 14:02
Thousands of UK tourists are leaving The Gambia after a state of emergency was declared.
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