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Nigeria election 2019: Observers urge calm after delay

Sun, 02/17/2019 - 11:04
The African Union, EU and UN appeal to Nigerians to be patient and support the electoral system.
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How a street painter from Benin got an art exhibition in Finland

Sun, 02/17/2019 - 01:40
How Louis Houenoude went from being a barber shop sign painter in Benin to having an exhibition in Finland.
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Colobus monkeys in Kenya 'threatened by humans'

Sun, 02/17/2019 - 01:33
A conservationist is providing a safe space for colobus monkeys in Kenya.
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Sri Lanka's last-wicket win stuns SA

Sat, 02/16/2019 - 21:13
Kusal Perera hits an unbeaten 153 as Sri Lanka chase 304 to claim a stunning one-wicket win over South Africa in the first Test in Durban.
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Mercy Akide-Udoh: African legend calls for more games for Nigeria's women

Sat, 02/16/2019 - 18:39
African legend Mercy Akide-Udoh, says preparation must be a priority for Nigeria's women's team to avoid an early exit at this year's Women's World Cup.
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Ethiopian teen breaks 22-year-old record

Sat, 02/16/2019 - 17:14
Ethiopian teenager Samuel Tefera breaks Hicham El Guerrouj's 22-year-old 1500m indoor world record with a stunning display in Birmingham.
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Nigeria election 2019: Appeal for calm after shock delay

Sat, 02/16/2019 - 15:28
Political parties vent anger at the election commission after voting is postponed at the 11th hour.
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Zimbabwe flooding: Nine rescued from Kadoma mine shaft

Sat, 02/16/2019 - 14:56
Hope had faded for dozens trapped underground after a dam burst nearby.
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Anger and frustration after poll delay

Sat, 02/16/2019 - 12:20
Disbelief turned to outrage as news of the one-week delay in the presidential vote began to spread.
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Nigeria elections postponed for a week

Sat, 02/16/2019 - 03:23
The country's electoral commission announces the move just hours before voting is due to begin.
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Eskom crisis: Why the lights keep going out in South Africa

Sat, 02/16/2019 - 02:23
How did Africa's most-industrialised country end up running out of electricity?
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Vitiligo: Skin condition bought Kenyan friends closer together

Sat, 02/16/2019 - 01:26
Kenyan friends Julie Asuju and Wangui Njee talk about their experiences of living with Vitiligo.
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Gene-edited animal plan to relieve poverty in Africa

Fri, 02/15/2019 - 23:00
Researchers in Edinburgh develop gene-edited farm animals for poor farmers in Africa.
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Dozens of bodies found in north-west Nigeria

Fri, 02/15/2019 - 21:07
Police find the bodes of 66 people, including 22 children and 12 women, killed in villages.
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Hong Kong seizes $1m worth of rhino horn at airport

Fri, 02/15/2019 - 19:55
Two men carrying at least 24 severed rhino horns have been arrested at Hong Kong airport's customs.
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Morocco to bring in VAR technology for all top-flight league games

Fri, 02/15/2019 - 16:21
Morocco are to follow the lead of Egypt and introduce Video Assistant Referee technology for its top-flight league matches.
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Efe Ambrose: Derby County complete deal for former Hibernian defender

Fri, 02/15/2019 - 15:48
Derby County sign former Hibernian defender Efe Ambrose until the end of the season after a trial period.
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Razak Omotoyossi: Veteran striker returns to play in Benin

Fri, 02/15/2019 - 15:17
Benin's joint leading scorer, the much-travelled, Razak Omotoyossi returns home to sign a one-year deal with USS Krake in Benin.
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South Africa warrant for businessman Ajay Gupta cancelled

Fri, 02/15/2019 - 14:50
The authorities say the controversial businessman is no longer wanted over bribery allegations.
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Caster Semenya: South African government calls on world to fight against IAAF rule

Fri, 02/15/2019 - 13:04
South African Caster Semenya has been "targeted" by athletics' governing body, the IAAF, according to her country's sports minister
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