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Russia and Turkey risk turning Libya into another Syria

Mon, 06/01/2020 - 01:16
Gen Haftar's forces have been beaten back from Tripoli but that does not mean peace is at hand.
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Coronavirus: The South African village preparing for Covid-19

Mon, 06/01/2020 - 01:01
For people in South Africa's rural areas trying to protect themselves from Covid-19, hand washing in clean water isn't possible.
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#JusticeForUwa trends in Nigeria after student murdered in church

Sun, 05/31/2020 - 17:41
The hashtag #JusticeForUwa is trending after the killing of the 22-year-old woman.
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Burkina Faso gunmen 'kill 20 at cattle market' in Kompienga

Sun, 05/31/2020 - 13:16
The gunmen arrived on motorbikes, shooting into the crowded market, reports say.
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Coronavirus in South Africa: Eight lessons for the rest of the continent

Sun, 05/31/2020 - 01:28
What South Africa can teach other African countries gearing up for a spike in infections.
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LGBT: Covid-19 forced me back home where I'm 'unwanted'

Sun, 05/31/2020 - 01:02
'Emma' lost her job and had to move back to the village where she feels 'misunderstood'.
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Akinwumi Adesina: Why the US is targeting a flamboyant Nigerian banker

Sat, 05/30/2020 - 01:11
The US pushes for new inquiry into allegations of corruption against the African Development Bank boss.
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Cleaning a coronavirus ward: 'They need my support'

Fri, 05/29/2020 - 12:56
Damoah Asare works as a cleaner on a Covid-19 ward at a hospital in London.
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Ethiopia accused by Amnesty of illegal killings and mass arrests

Fri, 05/29/2020 - 12:05
The incidents happened in 2019 when the prime minister won the Nobel Peace Prize, Amnesty says.
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Rohr: 'Nigeria are not number one in Africa'

Fri, 05/29/2020 - 11:03
The Super Eagles coach - who has signed a new contract - says Nigeria are not the continent's best national team.
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African running stars to take part in virtual marathon

Thu, 05/28/2020 - 16:23
Athletics superstars Eliud Kipchoge, Kenenisa Bekele, Joshua Cheptegei and Geoffrey Kamworor will take part in a worldwide virtual team relay marathon next month.
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Lockdown: South Africa's authorities demolish 'illegal' shacks

Thu, 05/28/2020 - 10:19
South Africa's local authorities have been demolishing shacks claiming they were built illegally.
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Cocaine and Guinea-Bissau: How Africa's 'narco-state' is trying to kick its habit

Thu, 05/28/2020 - 02:22
Concern mounts about Guinea-Bissau commitment to curb drug trafficking, writes Ricci Shyrock.
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Félicien Kabuga: Captured fugitive denies financing Rwanda's genocide

Wed, 05/27/2020 - 20:09
Businessman Félicien Kabuga, who evaded capture for 26 years, says he was trying to help victims.
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Zambia probes Chinese clothes factory murders

Wed, 05/27/2020 - 15:22
The killings of three Chinese nationals come amid a crackdown on firms accused of discrimination.
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How a steeplechase champion is training at home

Wed, 05/27/2020 - 11:51
Conseslus Kipruto is an Olympic and two-time World champion in the 3000m steeplechase. He's shared his homemade workout regime.
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Tests vital for Africa's fight against coronavirus

Wed, 05/27/2020 - 06:18
Early successes have been hailed by some but governments must start getting more data, reports Anne Soy.
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How the internet is helping Ugandan businesses

Wed, 05/27/2020 - 02:22
Ugandan firms discuss how their businesses are continuing to run despite the coronavirus lockdown.
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Epic 7,500-mile cuckoo migration wows scientists

Tue, 05/26/2020 - 23:45
Scientists have tracked a cuckoo's migratory flight from Africa to its breeding ground in Mongolia.
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US says Russia sent jets to Libya 'mercenaries'

Tue, 05/26/2020 - 19:16
Russia urges peace talks as the US accuses it of meddling in the Libya conflict.
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