Flying rhinos

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As 12 endangered rhinos are flown to a new home - what does it take to shift a beast across borders?

‘Sahelian nightmare’

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Expanding their reach, jihadists are turning northern Burkina Faso into their latest stronghold.

Tunisia nightclub closed after Muslim call to prayer dance remix

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A European DJ causes offence after playing a dance remix of the Muslim call to prayer at a nightclub.

‘I face prejudice’

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Isabel dos Santos, the eldest daughter of Angola's president and one of the richest women in Africa, says that people are prejudiced against her because of her background.

South Sudan scraps $10,000 permit fee for foreign workers

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The plan has been dropped in response to criticism that it would penalise aid agencies.

Milton Nkosi: Knives out for President Zuma

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Can President Jacob Zuma survive the latest challenge in his political career, asks the BBC's Milton Nkosi.

African envoys: India attacks on Nigerians ‘racial’

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African envoys say India has not adequately condemned recent violence or acted to prevent it.

DR Congo opposition strike leaves Kinshasa quiet

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The action by the opposition is meant as pressure on President Kabila over a failed political deal.

South Africa’s credit rating has been cut to junk status

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Concerns over political upheaval lead a major ratings agency to cut the nation's investment rating.

Nigeria meningitis: Vaccine cost cripples response to outbreak

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The vaccine comes at $50 per dose, with only 500,000 doses currently available.