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Libya crisis: PM Fayez al-Serraj condemns ‘silence’ of allies

Thu, 04/18/2019 - 23:00
Fayez al-Serraj, whose troops face an insurgency, feels "abandoned" by his international allies.
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Sudan protesters need ‘united front’ in military talks

Thu, 04/18/2019 - 20:08
Sudanese protest groups require unity to secure civilian rule, the BBC's Alastair Leithead says.
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Nigeria's top judge Walter Onnoghen to forfeit bank accounts

Thu, 04/18/2019 - 17:42
Walter Onnoghen is convicted of not declaring his assets and is banned from public office for 10 years.
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Under-17 Africa Cup of Nations; Cameroon clinch at World Cup

Thu, 04/18/2019 - 15:40
Cameroon come from behind to beat Morocco 2-1 at the Under-17 Africa Cup of Nations in Tanzania to clinch a place at the World Cup.
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Regine Mvoue: A lack of facilities hampering women's game in Cameroon

Thu, 04/18/2019 - 13:12
The first captain of Cameroon's women's football team Regine Mvoue says a lack of facilities is holding back the development of the women's game in the country.
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South Africa and Durban step in to rescue Cosafa Cup

Thu, 04/18/2019 - 11:58
South African city Durban steps in to host the regional Cosafa Cup to replace Zimbabwe.
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'Giant lion' fossil found in Kenya museum drawer

Thu, 04/18/2019 - 11:42
The bones of the huge creature belong to a new species which roamed east Africa 20 million years ago.
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World's Best Teacher Peter Tabichi on how he reached the top

Thu, 04/18/2019 - 10:39
Peter Tabichi from Kenya, who was named World's Best Teacher, shares what makes him stand out and what he hopes for teachers in Africa.
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'The doctor wrote a question mark for my child's sex'

Thu, 04/18/2019 - 02:50
A child known as Baby A became the subject of a high court case that has prompted Kenya to start changing its approach to intersex children.
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Will AI kill developing world growth?

Thu, 04/18/2019 - 01:08
Automation could wipe out many jobs in developing countries, says globalisation expert Ian Goldin.
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Ghana's Waris helps stall PSG

Wed, 04/17/2019 - 21:04
Paris St-Germain miss the chance to win the Ligue 1 title at the third attempt as they lose 3-2 to Nantes.
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'Sudan protesters won't move until they get real change'

Wed, 04/17/2019 - 18:24
The BBC's Alastair Leithead joins protesters in Sudan's capital, Khartoum. Demonstrations are continuing even though President Omar al-Bashir was forced to resign.
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Mohamed Salah named one of world's 100 most influential people by Time

Wed, 04/17/2019 - 17:53
Mohamed Salah calls for men in "my culture and in the Middle East" to treat women with more respect as he is named one of 100 most influential people by Time.
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How is football tackling racism on social media?

Wed, 04/17/2019 - 14:54
With so many incidents of players being racially abused on social media, BBC Sport looks at what the right response might be.
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Sudan crisis: Ex-President Omar al-Bashir moved to prison

Wed, 04/17/2019 - 12:23
Eyewitnesses say former President Omar al-Bashir has been taken to Kobar maximum security prison.
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Henry Onyekuru: Nigerian reveals reason he rejected PSG to join Everton

Wed, 04/17/2019 - 11:04
Nigeria international Henry Onyekuru reveals he successfully completed a medical at Paris St-Germain before deciding to join Everton in June 2017.
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Being intersex: 'I wanted to be my true self'

Wed, 04/17/2019 - 02:16
Mphatso was born with the characteristics of both sexes but has now legally changed his gender.
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How Facebook is being used to profile and kill Kenyan 'gangsters'

Wed, 04/17/2019 - 01:46
Online groups are targeting and killing young men in Kenya they believe to be gang members.
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Shamima Begum: Why women are terrorism's secret weapon

Wed, 04/17/2019 - 01:36
Women are often portrayed as peacemakers, but research suggests they can play an active role in extremism.
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Egypt's parliament backs constitutional changes to extend Sisi's term

Tue, 04/16/2019 - 18:05
Parliament approves constitutional changes that could let the president stay in power until 2030.
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