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Mosque attack horror

Sun, 26/11/2017 - 09:44
The unprecedented violence of the Sinai attack will harden local opposition to those behind it, writes regional expert HA Hellyer.
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Escaping the leprosy colony

Sun, 26/11/2017 - 02:35
Ikoli Harcourt Whyte was diagnosed with leprosy as a teenager and spent most of his life in a leprosy colony but managed to compose some 200 hymns, writes Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani.
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Petina Gappah: Mugabe and me

Sat, 25/11/2017 - 02:19
As Zimbabweans usher in a new era, author Petina Gappah considers the long shadow ex-president Robert Mugabe has cast over her life.
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Shingai Nyoka: What next for Zimbabwe?

Fri, 24/11/2017 - 02:18
Singing and celebration spring from the belief that the worst is over, our Zimbabwe correspondent writes - but is change coming?
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Brian Hungwe on how Mugabe was Zimbabwe's 'last political king'

Thu, 23/11/2017 - 18:58
Zimbabwe's ruling party is intent on retaining power after the earthquake of Robert Mugabe's overthrow.
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Robert Mugabe

Tue, 21/11/2017 - 19:14
A look at the career of Robert Mugabe, who has resigned as Zimbabwe's president after 37 years in power.
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Zimbabweans gather for 'death of a dynasty'

Sat, 18/11/2017 - 23:00
Thousands in Zimbabwe have gathered to celebrate the army's takeover of the country.
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Azzedine Alaïa: Popular Tunisian couturier dies aged 77

Sat, 18/11/2017 - 22:03
The fashion world mourns a designer whose clients included Lady Gaga, Rihanna and Michelle Obama.
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Zimbabwe crowds rejoice as they demand end to Mugabe rule

Sat, 18/11/2017 - 19:28
Pressure grows on President Mugabe to stand aside, with crowds marching on his office and residence.
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Anne Soy: Freedom frenzy grips Zimbabwe

Sat, 18/11/2017 - 18:46
The BBC's Anne Soy meets jubilant Zimbabweans hoping for change after the army takeover.
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Zimbabwe: 'Freedom has finally come to Zimbabwe'

Sat, 18/11/2017 - 17:52
There is widespread jubilation in the capital Harare, as people take to the streets calling on President Mugabe to stand down.
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Libya migrant 'slave market' footage sparks outrage

Sat, 18/11/2017 - 14:09
The African Union voices anger after a CNN report appears to show African men being sold at auction.
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Kenya name Paul Put as new coach of Harambee Stars

Sat, 18/11/2017 - 13:42
Kenya's Football Federation confirm the appointment of Belgian Paul Put as the new head coach of the Harambee Stars.
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Zimbabwe crisis: 'People sense Robert Mugabe is gone'

Sat, 18/11/2017 - 11:13
Protests turn to celebrations on the streets of Zimbabwe's capital Harare.
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'That is amazing!' - ex-Afoty winner Kanu stuns Chelsea

Sat, 18/11/2017 - 10:25
Archive footage of former African Footballer of the Year Nwankwo Kanu scoring a superb hat-trick for Arsenal against Chelsea in 1999.
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Trump puts elephant trophy imports on hold

Sat, 18/11/2017 - 03:52
The US president's move comes a day after US hunters were told they could import elephant trophies.
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1 to 231 million

Sat, 18/11/2017 - 02:07
The statistics that explain how things have got so bad in Zimbabwe.
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Gamer predicts that eSports is going to be 'bigger than soccer'

Sat, 18/11/2017 - 02:04
A day in the life of Travis "Castaway" Waters, the South African who gets paid to play video games.
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Fire rips through Cameroon parliament

Fri, 17/11/2017 - 20:10
An investigation is under way into the blaze which began in the capital, Yaoundé, in the early hours of this morning.
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Kenya election: Five dead as Raila Odinga returns home

Fri, 17/11/2017 - 18:25
Police say violent mob stoned victims to death, but reports say at least two bodies were riddled with bullet holes.
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