African supermodel Maria Borges on cover of Elle magazine

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Maria Borges says it is an honour to be the first African on the front of the magazine in 20 years.

Egypt Coptic Church cuts back Easter celebrations after attacks

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Celebrations will be limited to prayers mourning the victims of last weekend's twin bombings.

Nigeria’s EFCC ‘finds $43m in Lagos flat’

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Tip-off about woman in "dirty clothes" taking bags in and out of flat led to raid, officials say.

US sanctions for CAR warlords

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Two militia leaders, from mainly Muslim rebels and a Christian self-defence group, are targeted.

Lucas Alcaraz appointed new Algeria coach

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Spaniard Lucas Alcaraz is named as the new national team coach of Algeria just three days after being sacked as coach of Granada.

The Ugandan children who canoe to school

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Many children who live on Lake Bunyiyoni in south-western Uganda have to cross the water every day to get to school.

The Ugandan children who canoe to school

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Many children who live on Lake Bunyiyoni in south-western Uganda have to cross the water every day to get to school.

The woman who fought to become Egypt’s only deaf dentist

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Esraa was turned away from all but one of Egypt's dental schools but that didn't stop her from becoming the country's first deaf dentist.

Dancing after dark

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Tensions exist between Christians and Muslims in many parts of the Middle East, including Egypt - though less so among the Nubians of the upper Nile.

Didier Drogba: Ex-Chelsea striker joins Phoenix Rising as player and co-owner

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Former Chelsea striker Didier Drogba joins United Soccer League side Phoenix Rising as a player and co-owner.