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Mali names coup leader Col Assimi Goïta as transitional president

Sat, 29/05/2021 - 05:45
The country's constitutional court says Col Assimi Goïta should now "lead the transition process".
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Ethiopia Tigray crisis: Warnings of genocide and famine

Sat, 29/05/2021 - 01:44
Concern is mounting about the devastating effects of the conflict raging in Tigray since November.
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African Super Cup: Egypt's Al Ahly beat Berkane of Morocco 2-0 to lift trophy in Doha

Fri, 28/05/2021 - 21:27
Egyptian giants Al Ahly extend their dominance of the African game with another trophy as they beat Renaissance Berkane of Morocco 2-0 to win the African Super Cup.
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DR Congo volcano: Thousands flee Goma after second volcano eruption warning

Fri, 28/05/2021 - 19:26
Around 400,000 residents of Goma have fled the city according to the UN, amid fears of another eruption.
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Germany officially recognises colonial-era Namibia genocide

Fri, 28/05/2021 - 16:29
But campaigners say aid worth more than €1.1bn is not enough to address the suffering inflicted.
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Drones and live-streams: How tech is changing conservation

Fri, 28/05/2021 - 02:07
Around the world, animal conservation has evolved so it's not just humans monitoring wildlife.
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Africa's week in pictures: 21-27 May 2021

Fri, 28/05/2021 - 01:59
A selection of the week's best photos from across the continent.
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Canary Islands: 'Taking in migrants changed my life'

Fri, 28/05/2021 - 01:00
A British businessman has turned his Canary Islands hotel into a home for migrants from Africa.
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Mozambique: On the run from terror

Thu, 27/05/2021 - 08:26
Thousands have fled to the island of Quirimba to escape Mozambique's Islamist insurgency.
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Mali coup: Col Goïta seizes power - again

Thu, 27/05/2021 - 02:06
The military stages a second coup in nine months, drawing an angry reaction from foreign powers.
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Mozambique Palma attack: 'I had to pay a bribe to flee'

Thu, 27/05/2021 - 01:17
Aid agencies have been barred from parts of Mozambique, leading to fears of a humanitarian emergency.
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Letter from Africa: Why Queen of England has a throne in Nigeria

Wed, 26/05/2021 - 01:23
A myth among the Efik people is that one of their 19th Century kings married Queen Victoria.
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DR Congo's Goma volcano: 'It's a miracle that so little lava came out'

Tue, 25/05/2021 - 22:19
Volcanologist Dario Tedesco says that Goma is one of the most dangerous cities to live in because of natural disasters.
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George Floyd: Two Africans share their thoughts one year later

Tue, 25/05/2021 - 21:48
A year since the video of George Floyd's death surfaced, two Africans discuss what has changed.
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DR Congo's Goma volcano: Drone images show devastation

Mon, 24/05/2021 - 17:11
Hundreds of homes have been destroyed in the Democratic Republic of Congo after a volcano erupted.
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Eritrea viewpoint: I fought for independence but I'm still waiting for freedom

Mon, 24/05/2021 - 02:07
As Eritrea marks 30 years of independence from Ethiopia, a former fighter reflects on what has been achieved.
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Senegal: Muslim volunteers organising funerals for the unidentified dead

Sun, 23/05/2021 - 12:00
Muslim volunteers in Senegal are organising dignified funerals for the unidentified dead.
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Ladi Ladebo: A pioneer of Nigerian cinema

Sun, 23/05/2021 - 02:05
Ladi Ladebo, who has died aged 78, was a passionate campaigner against looted artefacts.
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Cameroon jails transgender women for 'attempted homosexuality'

Wed, 12/05/2021 - 15:10
The two, one of whom is trans celebrity Shakiro, were found guilty of "attempting homosexuality".
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Zimbabwe's plan to outlaw 'unpatriotic acts'

Wed, 12/05/2021 - 01:58
Activists fear the proposed measure means anyone who criticises the government could be taken to court.
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