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Stanley Kwenda: The rise of Senegal's coach Aliou Cissé

Thu, 28/06/2018 - 18:14
How a series of heartbreaks has inspired Senegal's coach, who has become a sex symbol after his touch-line antics.
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Tibebeselassie Tigabu: Is peace coming to the Horn of Africa?

Thu, 28/06/2018 - 16:38
BBC Amharic's Tibebeselassie Tigabu explains the dramatic political changes which could see an end to one of Africa's bloodiest conflicts.
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From outcast to the youngest mayor of Namibia

Thu, 28/06/2018 - 14:10
When Livey Van Wyk found out she was HIV positive she was 17 and pregnant. She was treated like an outcast, but she went on to become a leader in her community.
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The Aquarius migrant rescue ship is empty. Why?

Thu, 28/06/2018 - 04:55
The ship is caught in the middle of a diplomatic row, so it's been unable to do rescue operations.
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Kareem Waris Olamilekan: A young Nigerian artist with grand plans

Thu, 28/06/2018 - 03:14
Nigerian artist Kareem Waris Olamilekan is inspired by Arinze and Michelangelo.
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World Cup 2018: Senegal fans bring the party to Russia

Wed, 27/06/2018 - 21:43
These Senegalese fans have brought the party to the World Cup in Russia, with vibrant colours, energetic music and passion.
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Zimbabwe 'safe' despite attack

Wed, 27/06/2018 - 08:57
Zimbabwe President Emmerson Mnangagwa vows to find "criminals" behind attack at his rally.
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Letter from Africa: Snapping at the heels of Zimbabwe's 'crocodile'

Wed, 27/06/2018 - 01:46
For the first time in decades, Robert Mugabe is not on the ballot - and more than 20 people now want to fill his shoes.
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Big winners, big losers: Kenya's addiction to gambling

Tue, 26/06/2018 - 01:37
Gambling is a multi-million dollar business in Kenya, but there are more losers than winners, writes Anthony Wanjiru.
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David Goldblatt: South Africa's chronicler of life under apartheid

Mon, 25/06/2018 - 18:46
A look at the work of acclaimed South African photographer David Goldblatt, who has died aged 87.
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Ghana businessman turns waste plastic into profit

Mon, 25/06/2018 - 13:31
A Ghana businessman is turning waste plastic into a business opportunity.
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Burning Cameroon: Images you're not meant to see

Mon, 25/06/2018 - 02:32
BBC Africa Eye analyses clips from social media showing violence and torture amid a separatist rebellion.
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Noura Hussein: 'Hoping for a miracle to stop our daughter being hanged'

Mon, 25/06/2018 - 02:30
The parents of Sudanese teenager Noura Hussein speak for the first time about her alleged rape and death sentence.
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Meet the 10-year-old DJ taking Ghana by storm

Sun, 24/06/2018 - 02:36
How one schoolgirl juggles school, dancing, playing musical instruments and DJing.
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Deadly explosion hits Ethiopia PM rally

Sat, 23/06/2018 - 10:28
PM Abiy Ahmed was whisked away by guards at the event attended by thousands in Addis Ababa.
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What do people in CAR make of envoy Boris Becker?

Sat, 23/06/2018 - 08:35
The former tennis champion says his Central African Republic passport is genuine, but officials say it's fake.
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Unravelling the mystery of Akon's Wakanda

Sat, 23/06/2018 - 02:39
The US-Senegalese singer announced plans to build a new city with his own crytocurrency at the centre.
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The Aquarius: Migrant taxi service or charitable rescuers?

Sat, 23/06/2018 - 02:12
The BBC's Gavin Lee sails with the crew of a ship accused by Italy of encouraging illegal migration.
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Zimbabwe: Exiled white farmers return

Fri, 22/06/2018 - 20:35
Rob Smart was driven from his farm under Robert Mugabe's rule and has now been allowed back by the Zimbabwean government.
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World Cup 2018: Nigeria 2-0 Iceland

Fri, 22/06/2018 - 20:21
Ahmed Musa scores both goals as Nigeria beat World Cup debutants Iceland to leave Group D intriguingly poised.
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