UK funding increased to fight neglected tropical diseases

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More than one billion people in the poorest countries are affected by treatable diseases.

Ghetto talent

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Ajegunle, a Nigerian slum, has a reputation for crime but it's also produced some of Nigeria's top footballers.

Burns loses WBA belt to Indongo

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Scotland's Ricky Burns fails to unify the super-lightweight division as IBF and IBO champion Julius Indongo takes Burns' WBA crown on points.

France gives citizenship to 28 African WW2 veterans

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President Francois Hollande says France owes them a debt of blood.

In-form striker Olanrewaju Kayode hopes for more Nigeria caps

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Austria Vienna striker Olanrewaju Kayode hopes his impressive form this season will bring him more international appearances for Nigeria.

Life advice from a 117-year-old

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It's Elizabeth's 117th birthday. Here's what she thinks is a "very big mistake".

Egypt’s shaken Copts mark Good Friday after double bombing

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Islamist suicide bombers killed 45 people at two churches on Palm Sunday - the start of Easter Week.

US troops to help Somalia fight al-Shabab

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The last regular US soldiers left after the "Black Hawk Down" killings of special forces personnel.

Tanzania police killed in highway ambush

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Eight officers are killed in an attack by unknown gunmen, 110km (70 miles) south of Dar es Salaam.

Should Zambia ban food imports?

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The reversal of a ban on certain food imports has angered Zambian producers.