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Debris found from missing EgyptAir plane

Fri, 20/05/2016 - 15:15
Debris from the missing EgyptAir flight has been found floating in the Mediterranean, Greek and Egyptian officials say.
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Three killed in Tanzania mosque attack

Fri, 20/05/2016 - 15:14
Three people die in a "terrorist-style attack" on a mosque in Tanzania during evening prayers, police say, amid fears of a growing threat from militant Islam.
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VIDEO: Africa's cashew nuts champions

Fri, 20/05/2016 - 14:12
How the Ivory Coast has become the world's top exporter of cashew nuts.
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VIDEO: 'You've got to want something different'

Fri, 20/05/2016 - 13:41
The entrepreneur in South Africa producing custom-made bicycles.
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Africa's week in pictures

Fri, 20/05/2016 - 13:32
Saving polar bears, sorting roses and high kicks
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VIDEO: Will 'bond notes' help Zimbabwe's economy?

Fri, 20/05/2016 - 13:32
Zimbabwe has just introduced "bond notes" to help solve a serious cash shortage and kick-start its economy.
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Second Chibok girl found, army claims

Fri, 20/05/2016 - 12:52
A second of 219 schoolgirls kidnapped from the Nigerian town of Chibok has been found, the army says, however the girls' parents cast doubt on the claims.
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Why Tanzania doesn't have enough sugar

Fri, 20/05/2016 - 02:09
Attempts to tackle corruption and protect local business backfire
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DR Congo opposition leader charged

Thu, 19/05/2016 - 19:14
Democratic Republic of Congo opposition presidential hopeful Moise Katumbi is charged with hiring foreign mercenaries, as political tension rises in the country.
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Uganda bans smoking in public places

Thu, 19/05/2016 - 18:37
Tough new anti-smoking laws come into effect in Uganda, banning smoking in or near public places and outlawing e-cigarettes and flavoured tobacco.
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Rescued Chibok girl: Who is Amina Ali Nkeki?

Thu, 19/05/2016 - 18:23
Who is Amina, the Chibok girl rescued from Boko Haram?
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Is corruption just stealing?

Thu, 19/05/2016 - 15:40
Are we letting corrupt politicians off too lightly?
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Caf to investigate assault on referee

Thu, 19/05/2016 - 14:04
Al Merreikh official Hatim Mohamed Ahmed is being investigated by Caf for appearing to hit referee Eric Otogo-Castane.
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Cardiff could sell Manga - Dalman

Thu, 19/05/2016 - 12:40
Chairman Mehmet Dalman says the Cardiff City would consider selling Gabonese striker Bruno Manga if the right offer came in.
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Satellite pictures 'clear skies' Africa

Wed, 18/05/2016 - 13:03
The EU's new Sentinel-2a satellite builds a cloud-free view of Africa as it moves towards full capacity mapping.
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Somaliland: Making a success of 'independence'

Wed, 18/05/2016 - 02:16
Somaliland thrives as an 'independent' state
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'Push' factor drives migrants to Europe

Tue, 17/05/2016 - 17:55
'Push' factor drives migrants to Europe
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SA parliament brawl over Zuma heckling

Tue, 17/05/2016 - 16:34
A brawl breaks out in South Africa's parliament as MPs from the opposition EFF party are expelled for trying to stop President Jacob Zuma from speaking.
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VIDEO: 'I travelled 3,000 miles for Man Utd match'

Tue, 17/05/2016 - 10:47
A Manchester United fan from Sierra Leone whose dream trip to Old Trafford was ruined by Sunday's dummy bomb drama will attend the FA Cup final thanks to a campaign by supporters.
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VIDEO: Dinghy found carrying 112 migrants

Tue, 17/05/2016 - 01:52
A dinghy carrying 112 migrants en route to Europe has been intercepted off Libya's coast.
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