More than 100 women raped and burned alive in DR Congo jailbreak, UN says
As M23 rebels entered Goma and the city was plunged into chaos, female prisoners were attacked, the UN says.
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The one-legged 'hopping' sport of balance and endurance
The hopping game of langa, played for generations in parts of West Africa, demands endurance in seeking to find a place on the global stage.
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The one-legged 'hopping' sport of balance and endurance
The hopping game of langa, played for generations in parts of West Africa, demands endurance in seeking to find a place on the global stage.
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Seventeen pupils burnt to death in Nigeria school fire
The fire is said to have broken out in a nearby house and spread to the school while the children were asleep.
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UK denies it faces paying billions more for Chagos deal
The Mauritian prime minister had said the renegotiated deal linked payments to inflation.
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'Visionary' South African businessman Douw Steyn dies
The insurance magnate was a close friend of Nelson Mandela, who he housed after the statesman's divorce in 1992.
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UK denies it faces paying billions more for Chagos deal
The Mauritian prime minister had said the renegotiated deal linked payments to inflation.
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Ghana wants more for its cashews, but it's a tough nut to crack
The African nation exports its cashews in raw form, but processing them would be more lucrative.
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Ghana wants more for its cashews, but it's a tough nut to crack
The African nation exports its cashews in raw form, but processing them would be more lucrative.
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Ghana wants more for its cashews, but it's a tough nut to crack
The African nation exports its cashews in raw form, but processing them would be more lucrative.
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S Africa church apologises over exposing children to risk from abuser
John Smyth moved to South Africa from Zimbabwe where he abused young people at Christian camps he ran.
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South Africa's president calls Musk to calm Trump land row
President Trump, who Elon Musk advises, has threatened to cut funding over South Africa's land policy.
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Five sentenced to death in Nigeria over 'witchcraft' murder
The men attacked the 67-year-old female victim after one of their wives had a dream about her.
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Uganda begins Ebola vaccine trial after new outbreak
There is currently no approved vaccine for the highly contagious and deadly Sudan strain of Ebola.
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Rebels declare ceasefire in DR Congo for 'humanitarian reasons'
The rebels say they will not seize any further territory but will protect their positions.
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Trump threatens to cut funding for South Africa over land policy
South Africa last month passed a law allowing the seizure of land under certain circumstances.
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Ghana football fan stabbed to death during match violence
The next round of league matches have been suspended while the authorities investigate the death.
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Ghana football fan stabbed to death during match violence
The next round of league matches have been suspended while the authorities investigate the death.
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Tems sees off Yemi Alade and Burna Boy to win Grammy
Tems is the first Nigerian to win two Grammys after taking the Best Africa Music Performance prize.
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Trump threatens to cut funding for South Africa over land policy
President Cyril Ramaphosa last month signed into law a bill aimed at speeding up land reform.
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