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Swaziland: What happens when a country changes its name

Thu, 19/04/2018 - 21:32
Swaziland's king has decided to change the country's name to eSwatini, but what does this entail?
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Alastair Leithead: 'Web of corruption' behind SA rhino poaching

Thu, 19/04/2018 - 14:10
Entrepreneur Sir Richard Branson, conservationist Jane Goodall and others urge more action.
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The Commonwealth of Nations: Who's in the club?

Thu, 19/04/2018 - 13:14
Some members have left and joined the group more than once.
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Moment mace is stolen in Nigerian Senate

Thu, 19/04/2018 - 10:28
Intruders stormed into the Nigerian upper house and took the symbolic mace.
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Yemisi Adegoke: Why some Nigerians give 10% of their pay to the church

Thu, 19/04/2018 - 01:54
Many Nigerian Christians believe it is compulsory to give 10% of their income to the church. But some say this means poor people are funding the extravagant lifestyles of charismatic preachers.
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The holiday village run by spies

Thu, 19/04/2018 - 01:25
An idyllic holiday resort on the banks of the Red Sea was a base for Israeli spies with a secret mission.
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The music legend who drives a taxi

Wed, 18/04/2018 - 23:29
This Washington taxi driver has a big secret - he is a musical star who composes in his car.
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Zimbabwe sacks thousands of nurses on strike

Wed, 18/04/2018 - 19:04
But some believe the dramatic move is just a tactic to get the nurses to go back to work.
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Gaetan Bong says conscience clear after Rodriguez allegation found not proven

Wed, 18/04/2018 - 17:57
Brighton defender Gaetan Bong says his conscience is clear after his claim of racial abuse against Jay Rodriguez was found "not proven".
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Annan: World is 'messy' and lacking 'strong leaders'

Wed, 18/04/2018 - 16:30
The former UN Secretary General Kofi Annan has said "cool heads and sober judgement" are needed.
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All 14 Cosafa nations set for 2018 Cup

Wed, 18/04/2018 - 15:57
All 14 members of the Council of Southern Africa Football Associations will take part in May's Cosafa Cup in South Africa.
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World Cup hopes drive fit-again Onyekuru

Wed, 18/04/2018 - 14:37
The chance of playing at the World Cup is spurring on Nigeria striker Henry Onyekuru as comes back from a serious knee injury.
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DR Congo FA boss Constant Omari held over corruption

Wed, 18/04/2018 - 14:01
Fifa Council member and DR Congo Football Association president Constant Omari is being questioned as part of an embezzlement probe.
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Manchester City players dominate PFA team of the year

Wed, 18/04/2018 - 13:44
Champions Manchester City have five players in the the Professional Footballers' Association Players' team of the year.
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Malaria experts fear disease's resurgence

Wed, 18/04/2018 - 10:02
For the first time in 10 years, global malaria cases are no longer falling, and experts are worried.
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Diamond Platnumz is in trouble for a kiss

Tue, 17/04/2018 - 19:51
One of Africa's top musicians is being questioned by Tanzanian police for a video of him kissing a woman.
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Benin basketball star on returning to the court after a car crash

Tue, 17/04/2018 - 01:26
How a car crash changed Benin's Faouziatou Ibrahima's basketball career.
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Alex Duval Smith on the man who quit his job to fight his daughter's killer

Tue, 17/04/2018 - 01:13
Senegal is on track to be declared malaria-free by 2030.
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Botswana's Ian Khama: Leaving office not a train smash

Mon, 16/04/2018 - 13:53
Botswana's Ian Khama has just stepped down after 10 years in power - he says other African leaders should also "move aside and give others the opportunity".
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Things you might not know about the Commonwealth

Mon, 16/04/2018 - 01:56
As Commonwealth leaders meet in London, the BBC takes a look at the facts and figures behind this club of nations.
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