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Sudan coup: World Bank suspends aid after military takeover

Thu, 28/10/2021 - 05:04
Pressure mounts on the military to restore civilian rule as international bodies respond.
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Agnes Wanjiru murder: Army chief appalled by Kenyan murder allegations

Thu, 28/10/2021 - 02:05
Agnes Wanjiru was allegedly murdered by a British soldier nearly 10 years ago.
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Benin Bronzes: 'My great-grandfather sculpted the looted treasures'

Wed, 27/10/2021 - 20:08
Nigerians welcome the return of artefacts - including Cambridge University's cockerel - looted in 1897.
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Covid: Charlize Theron wants fairer distribution of vaccines

Wed, 27/10/2021 - 01:32
The actress tells the BBC nations must start sharing jabs to help reach the WHO's vaccination goals.
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Manchester Arena bombing: Exclusive images of extradition of Hashem Abedi

Tue, 26/10/2021 - 17:20
Watch as Hashem Abedi, the brother of the Manchester Arena bomber, is sent to Britain for trial.
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Sudan coup: A really simple guide

Mon, 25/10/2021 - 17:11
Monday's coup comes after weeks of tension between the military and civilian leaders.
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Tigray crisis: How the West has fallen out with Ethiopia's PM

Mon, 25/10/2021 - 02:02
The EU and US threaten punitive action against the government and rebels as conflict escalates.
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The Gambia: 'We are crying for justice'

Mon, 25/10/2021 - 01:04
A report into alleged human rights abuses during the rule of former president Jammeh has been delayed.
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Why Kenyan churches are banning politicians from pulpits

Sun, 24/10/2021 - 01:20
Churches seek to wrestle back control of pulpits from politicians after years of cosy relations.
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Trafficked to Europe for sex: A survivor’s story

Sat, 23/10/2021 - 01:51
Expecting to become a carer in Copenhagen, Jewel was forced into prostitution. But two chance meetings enabled her to get away.
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South Sudan: Three consecutive years of severe flooding

Fri, 22/10/2021 - 13:37
South Sudan has seen severe flooding for the third year in a row, destroying crops and homes.
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DR Congo students march into parliament demanding better teacher pay

Fri, 22/10/2021 - 13:25
Students march into parliament in the Democratic Republic of Congo demanding better pay for teachers.
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Khaby Lame: What is the secret to success for the Senegal-born TikToker?

Fri, 22/10/2021 - 01:02
How the Senegalese-born 21-year-old's myth-busting of "life hacks" made him a household name.
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The Kenyans who are helping the world to cheat

Thu, 09/09/2021 - 01:09
Some Kenyans try to escape poverty by helping foreign students to fake their academic work.
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Why people in Eswatini are protesting

Thu, 09/09/2021 - 01:09
Eswatini is Africa’s last absolute monarchy, which means the king controls everything.
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West African leaders suspend Guinea from Ecowas following coup

Wed, 08/09/2021 - 20:53
The military junta has released prisoners detained during deposed President Alpha Condé's rule.
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Ethiopia's Tigray crisis: Mass graves found - Amhara officials

Wed, 08/09/2021 - 20:18
The bodies of some 119 civilians are found by local officials - rebel forces deny responsibility.
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The Gambia: Why is Yahya Jammeh's possible return causing such a stir?

Wed, 08/09/2021 - 18:34
The Gambia’s notorious and exiled former president could be seen back in the country and possibly on the political scene.
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Guinea coup: Who is Col Mamady Doumbouya?

Wed, 08/09/2021 - 16:57
Col Mamady Doumbouya is a former French soldier who has fought in countries from Somalia to Afghanistan.
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Moroccan players 'really scared' during Guinea coup

Wed, 08/09/2021 - 16:17
PSG star Achraf Hakimi and team-mate Nayed Aguerd explain Morocco's fear while trapped in Guinea during Sunday's coup.
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