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Mali's army has been struggling in the face of an insurgency that has spread from the arid north to its centre. / Reuters
Africa

Mali: Dozens of troops killed in military outpost attack

Sunday, November 03, 2019
Aid workers have been involved in efforts to prevent Ebola from spreading. / BBC
Africa

Aid workers killed in South Sudan

Wednesday, October 30, 2019
Abiy says homes, businesses and places of worship were destroyed in the protests. / Internet photo
Africa

PM Abiy Ahmed warns Ethiopia ethnic violence could worsen

Sunday, October 27, 2019
Zimbabweans protest over sanctions that the government blames for the country's worsening economic problems. / AP
Africa

Thousands in Zimbabwe denounce 'evil' Western sanctions

Saturday, October 26, 2019
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Africa

Somali forces kill 20 al-Shabab militants

Saturday, October 19, 2019
Among Nigeria's healthcare woes is the emigration of its physicians. Nine out of every ten doctors in Nigeria are seeking to leave the country and find work elsewhere - including the Nigerian doctor who is pictured here and signing paperwork to become a German citizen. / Reuters
Africa

Nigeria has a mental health problem

Friday, October 11, 2019
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Africa

Dilemma in Gabon's forest conservation and economic interests

Saturday, October 05, 2019
Over 25 child soldiers were rescued by Nigerian Army.
Africa

Nigerian army rescues 25 child soldiers from Boko Haram

Friday, October 04, 2019
The jihadists were repulsed without breaching the perimeter fence.
Africa

Somalia: Jihadists attack US Baledogle training base

Monday, September 30, 2019
DRC had registered a total of 3,145 cases of Ebola since the outbreak began over a year ago, including 2,103 deaths.
Africa

WHO accused of rationing Ebola vaccine in DR Congo

Monday, September 23, 2019
The current Ebola outbreak, the second deadliest in history, has claimed the lives of more than 2,000 people. / Net photo
Africa

Tanzania not sharing information on suspected Ebola cases – WHO

Monday, September 23, 2019
Small groups of protesters gather in central Cairo shouting anti-government slogans in Cairo. / Reuters
Africa

'Leave, Sisi!': All you need to know about the protests in Egypt

Saturday, September 21, 2019
A court in the capital city of Nigeria has ordered the local assets of a company that won a case against Nigeria totaling more than nine billion dollars be turned over to the government. / Reuters
Africa

Nigerian court orders firm that won $9bn to forfeit assets

Friday, September 20, 2019
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Africa

South Africa apologises to Nigeria over xenophobic attacks

Tuesday, September 17, 2019
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Africa

Dozens of people missing after boat sinks in DR Congo

Monday, September 16, 2019
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Africa

Tunisians vote in unpredictable presidential contest

Sunday, September 15, 2019
The body of late president Robert Mugabe lies in state at the familyu2019s residence in Harare. / Net photo
Africa

Robert Mugabe to be buried next week in his village: Family

Thursday, September 12, 2019
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Africa

South Africa: Nigeria to repatriate 600 citizens amid violence

Tuesday, September 10, 2019
Sudan Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok has said bringing peace and reviving the economy will be his top priorities. / Reuters
Africa

Sudan's first cabinet since Omar al-Bashir's removal sworn in

Monday, September 09, 2019
Burkina Faso has been struggling with rising tension in recent years amid instability on its borders. / Internet photo
Africa

Dozens killed in two Burkina Faso attacks

Monday, September 09, 2019