UN appeals for record $22.5bn humanitarian aid for 2018

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More than $10bn (£7.41bn) is needed to address the humanitarian crises in Syria and Yemen alone.

Unreleased carbon poses ethical dilemma in DR Congo

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Carbon-rich peatlands in the Democratic Republic of Congo are thwarting economic progress.

Africa’s frustrated communications firms

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Although the mobile phone industry in Africa is thriving, telecoms providers face a number of challenges.

African World Cup teams to get $500,000 from Caf

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The Confederation of African Football is to give US$500,000 to each of the continent's World Cup qualifiers to help the 'technical supervision of each team'.

Mahmoud El Khatib is new Al Ahly president as Mustapha Fahmy loses out

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Former Al Ahly legend Mahmoud El Khatib is voted as the club's new president while ex-Caf general secretary Mustapha Fahmy fails to become vice-president.

Kenya meeting to tackle plastic pollution

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A plan to drastically cut plastic pollution of the oceans may be agreed at a UN summit.

Nigeria coach Gernot Rohr hoping for Germany in World Cup draw

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Nigeria coach Gernot Rohr is hoping he gets his homeland Germany in the draw for the 2018 World Cup finals in Africa.

Africa’s top shots: 24-30 November 2017

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A selection of this week's best photos of Africans and Africa.

Zimbabwe’s Mnangagwa gives key cabinet jobs to military figures

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Opposition politicians condemn President Mnangagwa's appointments as a betrayal of public hopes.

World Cup draw: football world gathers in Moscow for Friday’s showpiece

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32 nations from across the globe will find out who they will face at next summer's World Cup in Russia when the draw is made on Friday.