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African Brexiteers

Tue, 28/06/2016 - 02:06
In our series of letters from African journalists, film-maker and columnist Farai Sevenzo looks at why some Africans living in the UK wanted to leave the European Union.
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Joseph Warungu: Kenya's tear gas wars

Mon, 27/06/2016 - 09:48
In our series of letters from African journalists, Joseph Warungu takes advantage of the temporary lull in tear gas to examine the rocky political climate in Kenya.
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Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani: Nigeria's war of the robes

Sun, 26/06/2016 - 01:56
In our series of letters from African journalists, novelist and writer Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani looks at how the latest religious tension in Nigeria is playing out in what people wear to school.
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Amira Fathalla: Terror threat still plagues Tunisia

Sat, 25/06/2016 - 11:59
Tunisian security forces are patrolling tourist spots and a state of emergency is still in place, one year after a gunman opened fire on a beach, killing 38 tourists - 30 of them British.
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Matthew Davies: What does Brexit mean for Africa?

Fri, 24/06/2016 - 15:12
Brexit heralds uncertainty for Africa, as it does for the world. From economics to migration, gold mining to aid, here is how the continent may be affected.
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'Beheaded and crucified'

Thu, 23/06/2016 - 16:01
Pro-government forces are making gains in the IS-held port city of Sirte - the BBC meets an army of young men.
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Everyday Eritrea

Wed, 22/06/2016 - 01:49
Images of Eritrea by the BBC's Mary Harper.
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Cheering on the Einsteins

Sun, 19/06/2016 - 01:08
In our series of letters from African journalists, Ghanaian writer Elizabeth Ohene considers the importance of teaching science.
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Jol's Ahly beaten in Zambia by Zesco United

Sat, 18/06/2016 - 17:56
Egyptian giants Al Ahly suffer a shock defeat away to Zesco United of Zambia as the group phase of the African Champions League kicks off.
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Nigerian club Ikorodu involved in crash

Sat, 18/06/2016 - 16:12
The team bus of Nigerian Premier League side Ikorodu United is involved in a fatal accident en route to Makurdi for a fixture against Lobi Stars.
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Honorary Ethiopian

Sat, 18/06/2016 - 02:26
Sylvia Pankhurst is well known for her links with the suffragette movement but she had strong ties with Ethiopia as well, as James Jeffrey reports.
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Zimbabwe elephant 'shot in head by poacher' survives

Sat, 18/06/2016 - 00:36
An elephant in Zimbabwe receives treatment up to six weeks after being shot in the head by suspected poachers.
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Uganda cancer patients' painful wait for treatment

Sat, 18/06/2016 - 00:06
The breakdown of Uganda's main radiotherapy machine continues to affect many of the country's cancer patients.
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The Senegalese woman teaching braille for free

Fri, 17/06/2016 - 20:59
Meet Fama Ka, the visually impaired woman who runs free braille classes to teach blind people in her neighbourhood how to read.
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South Africa virginity bursaries unlawful, rules gender commission

Fri, 17/06/2016 - 18:58
An official body in South Africa rules that university bursaries offered to proven female virgins are unlawful and should be scrapped.
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Yellow fever vaccine: UN backs lower doses amid shortage

Fri, 17/06/2016 - 18:24
UN health experts recommend cutting the standard dose of yellow fever vaccine by 80% in emergencies, amid an outbreak in Angola and DR Congo.
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Nigeria MPs threaten to sue over US sex claims

Fri, 17/06/2016 - 17:38
Three Nigerian politicians threaten to sue the US embassy over accusations that they groped a hotel worker and tried to solicit prostitutes.
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Nigeria Boko Haram 'kills 18 in Kuda village in Adamawa'

Fri, 17/06/2016 - 17:35
Militant Islamists shoot dead at least 18 people at a funeral wake in north-eastern Nigeria, officials and witnesses says.
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Africa in pictures: 10-16 June 2016

Fri, 17/06/2016 - 17:26
A selection of photos from across the African continent this week.
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What will the UK's EU referendum result mean to S Africa?

Fri, 17/06/2016 - 15:40
The BBC's Matthew Davies looks at the potential impact of the UK's EU referendum result on its trade with South Africa.
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