Why you can’t judge a zebra by its stripes

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Looking at a zebra's stripes may not be a good way to tell different types apart, say scientists.

George Weah sworn in as Liberia’s president

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Liberia's new leader says becoming president is a "feeling like no other".

Ex-footballer George Weah faces toughest challenge

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An inspiration on the pitch, Liberia's new president could struggle to meet expectations off it, writes Fergal Keane.

The president forced me to take his herbal HIV ‘cure’

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Lamin Ceesay was lucky to survive when the Gambian president took away his drugs and tried to cure him with a paste of herbs. An unknown number died.

CHAN 2018: Morocco miss penalty in draw with Sudan, Guinea win

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Morocco top Group A at the African Nations Championship despite drawing 0-0 with Sudan, while Guinea edge out Mauritania 1-0.

Andre Ayew: Swansea City re-sign Ghana forward from West Ham

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Swansea City re-sign Ghana forward Andre Ayew from West Ham for a club-record fee of £18m, possibly rising to £20m.

Ethiopia Waldiya: Five killed by police at religious festival

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Officers fired on a crowd that had reportedly begun shouting anti-government slogans.

Ethiopia Waldiya: Five killed by police at religious festival

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Officers fired on a crowd that had reportedly begun shouting anti-government slogans.

Tunisia announce three World Cup friendlies

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Tunisia will play friendly internationals against Iran, Costa Rica and Spain as preparation for the 2018 World Cup in Russia.

DR Congo: Several deaths in anti-Kabila protests

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At least six people are killed in a police crackdown on protests against President Joseph Kabila.