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Stunning silhouettes show animals of Africa at sunrise and sunset

Wed, 05/09/2018 - 16:03
Lions, giraffes, elephants, leopards and rhinoceros are illuminated in sunrises and sunsets.
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Letter from Africa: Kenya MPs should 'stop telling women what to wear'

Wed, 05/09/2018 - 01:15
Joseph Warungu reflects on the time wasted by male Kenyan lawmakers talking about a dress code.
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From child refugee in London to the NFL

Tue, 04/09/2018 - 11:29
Watch Efe Obada in action for the Carolina Panthers as he completes his extraordinary journey from child refugee born in Nigeria and trafficked to the UK, to the NFL.
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Meeting Spain's new migrants

Tue, 04/09/2018 - 01:29
Spain has become the main entry point for illegal migration into Europe.
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Larry Madowo: Should Africa be wary of Chinese debt?

Mon, 03/09/2018 - 01:55
African countries have shown a healthy appetite for Chinese loans but some experts now worry that the continent is gorging on debt, and could soon choke.
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Mr Eazi's tips on how to break into the music industry

Sun, 02/09/2018 - 02:59
One of Africa's biggest stars gives his top tips on how you can break into the music industry.
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South Africa: The groups playing on the fears of a 'white genocide’

Sat, 01/09/2018 - 02:00
Conservative South African groups are carrying out international campaigns against the government's land reform plans.
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Kenyan fishermen use condoms for protection from the sea

Fri, 31/08/2018 - 12:12
Kenyan fishermen in Mombasa are using condoms for protection - but not in the way you think.
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Bobi Wine: Uganda's pop star MP re-arrested at airport

Fri, 31/08/2018 - 11:38
A Ugandan MP allegedly assaulted by the military is detained trying to go abroad for medical treatment.
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Gambian social entrepreneur Isatou Ceesay makes fashion from plastic

Fri, 31/08/2018 - 09:13
Isatou Ceesay runs a project in The Gambia which recycles plastic waste to create fashion.
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Africa's week in pictures: 24-30 August 2018

Fri, 31/08/2018 - 01:14
A selection of the best photos from across Africa and of Africans elsewhere this week.
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Celtic hopeful of Mulumbu deal

Thu, 30/08/2018 - 23:49
Celtic are close to completing a loan deal for Leicester City centre-half Filip Benkovic, says manager Brendan Rodgers.
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UK PM shows off dance moves - again

Thu, 30/08/2018 - 20:37
Theresa May danced with a group of scouts during a visit to the UN offices in Nairobi, Kenya.
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Reality Check: What are the tariffs on trade with Africa?

Thu, 30/08/2018 - 18:16
UK Prime Minister Theresa May is setting out a plan for future trade and investment relationships with African countries.
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Senegal's Kara Mbodji joins Nantes on season's loan

Thu, 30/08/2018 - 17:00
Senegal defender Kara Mbodji joins French club Nantes on a season-long loan with option to buy from Belgium's Anderlecht
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Crystal Palace's Wilfried Zaha omitted by Ivory Coast

Thu, 30/08/2018 - 15:55
Crystal Palace forward Wilfried Zaha is one of several players not included the Ivory Coast squad for an Africa Cup of Nations qualifier.
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UK and Kenya step up child protection co-operation

Thu, 30/08/2018 - 15:53
Theresa May outlines plans to stop abusive images being shared online as her African tour concludes.
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South Africa violence targets Soweto's foreign-owned shops

Thu, 30/08/2018 - 15:37
Three people have been killed in Soweto as looters raid foreign-owned shops in the township.
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Norbert Owona - how Samuel Eto'o helped Cameroon's ex-captain

Thu, 30/08/2018 - 15:33
Cameroon's Norbert Owona, homeless for two years, thanks Samuel Eto'o for promising him a new house.
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Confederation Cup quarter-finalists set

Thu, 30/08/2018 - 10:33
The line up for the quarter-finals of the Confederation Cup is complete with five teams sealing their places after the final group games.
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