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South Africa's cash-in-transit heists: A national emergency?

Sun, 06/17/2018 - 01:24
Gangs wielding AK47s and explosives are targeting South Africa's cash-in-transit industry - with sometimes deadly results.
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World Cup 2018: Egypt forward Mohamed Salah fit to face Russia

Sat, 06/16/2018 - 16:12
The Egyptian Football Association says striker Mohamed Salah is fit to start their next game against Russia on Tuesday.
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How well do you know team Nigeria?

Sat, 06/16/2018 - 15:42
How much do you know about the Super Eagles?
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Nigerian football fans embrace Russia ahead of World Cup

Sat, 06/16/2018 - 02:20
Hundreds of Nigerian fans have arrived in Moscow ahead of the their country's match against Croatia.
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Model Olivia Sang on 'colourism' in the fashion industry

Sat, 06/16/2018 - 01:24
Model Olivia Sang wants to challenge perceptions of beauty.
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Locked up in Canada for eight months 'over name mix-up'

Fri, 06/15/2018 - 23:24
A Canadian citizen is suing the government for $10m after he was imprisoned by border security.
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Macron and Italian PM Conte back EU 'asylum centres' in African nations

Fri, 06/15/2018 - 17:57
After a diplomatic row, French and Italian leaders propose new EU asylum processing centres in Africa.
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World Cup 2018: Croatia v Nigeria

Fri, 06/15/2018 - 17:42
Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's World Cup game between Croatia and Nigeria.
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Bloodless malaria test invented by Ugandans

Fri, 06/15/2018 - 16:41
Inventors say the bloodless malaria test will save lives by identifying the disease much earlier.
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World Cup 2018: Footballer Mohamed Salah 'could rival Pele'

Fri, 06/15/2018 - 15:07
The player's first coach says he could become the best footballer in world.
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King of Morocco orders country to bid for 2030 World Cup

Fri, 06/15/2018 - 12:35
King Mohammed VI of Morocco instructs the country to bid to host the 2030 World Cup after losing out on the rights for 2026.
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Boris Becker: Central African Republic has bigger problems

Fri, 06/15/2018 - 12:34
What you need to know about the Central African Republic, which made Boris Becker a diplomat in April 2018
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The surprise place where hijab can spell trouble

Fri, 06/15/2018 - 01:48
Wearing the Islamic headscarf, or hijab, is getting more difficult for some women in Egypt.
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Africa's week in pictures: 8-14 June 2018

Fri, 06/15/2018 - 01:45
A selection of the best photos from across Africa this week.
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'Ignacius Sancho made me sure of who I am as a black Briton'

Fri, 06/15/2018 - 01:07
A new play tells the story of the first black British voter, almost 250 years ago.
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Boris Becker claims diplomatic immunity in bankruptcy case

Fri, 06/15/2018 - 00:30
The tennis star, who was declared bankrupt in 2017, is a diplomat for the Central African Republic.
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World Cup 2018: Morocco v Iran

Thu, 06/14/2018 - 21:07
Preview followed by live coverage of Friday's World Cup game between Morocco and Iran.
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British film No Shade tackles colourism and dating

Thu, 06/14/2018 - 20:07
The film No Shade centres on dating in Britain.
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Ceuta and Melilla: Spain wants rid of anti-migrant razor wire

Thu, 06/14/2018 - 19:02
The interior minister vows to remove the "anti-migrant" razor wire around Spain's African enclaves.
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Do Ugandan pupils hold the key to fighting misinformation?

Thu, 06/14/2018 - 19:01
Youngsters in Kampala, Uganda, are developing their critical thinking skills to challenge 'fake news'.
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