UN signals ‘end’ of throwaway plastic

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The end of the era of throwaway plastic has been signalled by UN environment ministers meeting in Kenya.

Ellie Goulding in Kenya for new UN environment role

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The UK singer is in Kenya as part of her new role as an environmental champion for the UN.

SA’s Steinhoff share price collapses

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The boss of Steinhoff, which owns Poundland and Harveys, quits amid probe into accounting irregularities.

Little Foot skeleton unveiled in South Africa

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One of the oldest and most complete skeletons of our ancestors is unveiled in South Africa.

DR Congo displacement crisis ‘worse than Middle East’

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Conflict has forced some 1.7 million people to flee their homes this year, aid agencies say.

Unwrapping the past

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An intact mummy, excavated a century ago, is the first to be scanned by an advanced X-ray system.

Shouting to be heard

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Instead of shouting to be heard, Nigerian soldiers are being told to learn more languages.

Kenya widows fight sexual ‘cleansing’ practice

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The ritual forces women to have sex for three days, often with strangers, after their husbands die.

Zanzibar-born artist wins Turner Prize

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Lubaina Himid is the art award's oldest winner and the first black woman to win.

Rohr is a ‘father figure’ for Nigeria team

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Nigeria Football Federation president Amaju Pinnick hails coach Gernot Rohr, who is set to sign a contract extension, as a 'father figure' to the Super Eagles players.