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Eritrea's Isaias Afwerki in historic Ethiopia visit

Sat, 07/14/2018 - 08:21
The visit is expected to cement the two nations' historic truce after two decades of tension.
Categories: Africa

Five places that have just broken heat records

Sat, 07/14/2018 - 02:24
Global heat records have fallen this month, and not just where it's summer. So what's happening?
Categories: Africa

Kenya eye test app gives boy his sight back

Sat, 07/14/2018 - 01:24
A smartphone app has been shown to double the number of children getting their eyes treated.
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SA's Anderson beats Isner in record-breaker

Fri, 07/13/2018 - 21:47
Kevin Anderson wins the longest semi-final in Wimbledon history by beating John Isner in an epic lasting more than six-and-a-half hours.
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Eritrea President Isaias Afwerki 'both charismatic and brutal'

Fri, 07/13/2018 - 19:42
Isaias Afwerki has embraced Ethiopia's PM in a move that was unthinkable just weeks ago, but who is he?
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Number of migrants 'abandoned by Algeria' in Sahara drops

Fri, 07/13/2018 - 18:20
The country has been accused of abandoning people in the desert at its southern borders.
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Zimbabweans assemble for a rare public debate

Fri, 07/13/2018 - 17:06
Just weeks ahead of the first election post-Mugabe, Zimbabweans got together for a rare public debate held by BBC World Questions.
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Senegal jails teachers over baccalaureate exam fraud

Fri, 07/13/2018 - 15:35
One French teacher had $12,000 in his bank account from selling test papers, the court says.
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'Bin Laden bodyguard' deported to Tunisia

Fri, 07/13/2018 - 14:49
The suspect had been in Germany since 1997 and feared torture if sent back to Tunisia.
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Endangered black rhinos die in Kenya reserve

Fri, 07/13/2018 - 14:12
Seven of the critically endangered animals died while being relocated to a wildlife reserve in Kenya.
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World Cup 2018: Who makes your team of the tournament?

Fri, 07/13/2018 - 11:28
With thrilling games, superb individual performances and huge shocks, Russia 2018 has been a classic World Cup. But who gets into your best XI?
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Tunisia coach Nabil Maaloul quits to join Qatari club

Fri, 07/13/2018 - 10:00
Tunisia's World Cup coach Nabil Maaloul leaves his job in order to take over at Qatari champions Al Duhail.
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Wilfried Bony: Swansea City striker keen to stay despite transfer rumours

Fri, 07/13/2018 - 09:10
Swansea City striker Wilfried Bony is keen to stay at the Championship club despite transfer rumours.
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Africa's week in pictures: 6-12 July 2018

Fri, 07/13/2018 - 09:09
A selection of the best photos from across Africa and of Africans elsewhere in the world this week.
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Egypt: Twelve hurt in huge blast near Cairo International Airport

Fri, 07/13/2018 - 02:18
An army spokesman said the blast was caused by "high temperatures" at a fuel storage facility.
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Koster - the South African town where residents took back control

Fri, 07/13/2018 - 01:40
Angered by corruption allegations, residents of the South African town of Koster chased away the mayor and took over.
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Living with facials scars in Nigeria

Fri, 07/13/2018 - 01:11
Nigerian Olatunbosun Damilola says the facial scars her parents gave her mean she faces discrimination.
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Henry Onyekuru: Everton striker joins Galatasaray on loan

Thu, 07/12/2018 - 20:37
Everton striker Henry Onyekuru joins Galatasaray on a season-long loan, the Turkish club have confirm.
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Riyad Mahrez: I want to win Champions League with Manchester City

Thu, 07/12/2018 - 18:23
Record Manchester City signing Riyad Mahrez says he moved to a "big" club to win the Champions League.
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Donald Trump on 'vicious and violent' African conflict

Thu, 07/12/2018 - 17:04
The US leader says "few would understand" Africa's problems, which a strong military could help solve.
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