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Africa Cup of Nations: Egypt sack head coach Javier Aguirre after last-16 exit

Sun, 07/07/2019 - 11:57
Egypt sack head coach Javier Aguirre after the hosts suffer a shock defeat by South Africa in the last-16 of the Africa Cup of Nation.
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Nairobi’s park is at risk of further land loss

Sun, 07/07/2019 - 02:08
Nairobi's National Park is vital for the city's fight against climate change - so why is it being built on?
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'I want to change Nigeria's narrative through photos'

Sun, 07/07/2019 - 01:40
Dayo Adedayo has taken four million images of Nigeria.
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Will Facebook's digital money Libra be good for Africa?

Sun, 07/07/2019 - 01:35
The crypto-currency Libra could have profound implications for a continent and its remittances.
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Botswana to appeal ruling decriminalising homosexuality

Sat, 06/07/2019 - 14:05
The attorney general says the High Court "erred" in a landmark ruling to decriminalise homosexuality.
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West Africa's eco: What difference would a single currency make?

Sat, 06/07/2019 - 02:08
Experts are divided on the impact of the new currency will have in the 15 regional countries.
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What are the LGBT laws in Africa?

Sat, 06/07/2019 - 01:14
Botswana recently decriminalised same-sex relationships. But what about the rest of Africa?
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Tunisia bans niqab in government offices

Fri, 05/07/2019 - 19:44
The order comes after three suicide bombings in a week in the capital, Tunis.
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Sudan crisis: Military and opposition agree power-sharing deal

Fri, 05/07/2019 - 18:04
The ruling military council and an opposition alliance agree a three-year transition to civilian rule.
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Sudan pyramids: Archaeologists explore the waters below

Fri, 05/07/2019 - 13:46
Pearce Paul Creasman, an underwater archaeologist, explored the murky depths of Sudan's pyramids.
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Africa's top shots: 28 June - 4 June 2019

Fri, 05/07/2019 - 01:22
A selection of the week's best photos from across the continent and beyond.
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Many missing as migrant boat sinks off Tunisia

Thu, 04/07/2019 - 22:56
Three people are said to have survived after the vessel sank off the town of Zarzis.
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Tutankhamun: Bust Egypt says was 'stolen' sells for £4.7m

Thu, 04/07/2019 - 19:52
Egypt called for the auction of the relic - which it says was stolen during the 1970s - to be cancelled.
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Dementia in Africa: Virtual reality app aims to break stigma

Thu, 04/07/2019 - 19:02
Virtual reality app aims to improve the quality of life and care for Africans living with dementia.
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Libyan migrants 'fired upon after fleeing air strikes'

Thu, 04/07/2019 - 18:32
The UN says 500 people still at a detention centre hit by air strikes are vulnerable to new raids.
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Sudan tomb diver reveals pharaoh's secrets

Thu, 04/07/2019 - 15:13
Archaeologists dive down to underwater tombs to access them for the first time in 100 years.
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From Somali refugee to the European Parliament

Thu, 04/07/2019 - 01:15
Who is Magid Magid and what barriers has he overcome to take his seat at the European Parliament?
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'My parents told everyone I was dead'

Thu, 04/07/2019 - 01:13
Sara-Jayne King struggled to find her place in the world after being taken abroad and given up for adoption.
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Boeing gives $100m to help 737 Max crash families

Wed, 03/07/2019 - 20:33
The aircraft maker says the money is for the education and welfare of communities hit by the disasters.
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Libyan migrant centre attacked, dozens dead

Wed, 03/07/2019 - 16:39
Most of those killed in the alleged air strike are believed to be sub-Saharan Africans.
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