Why South African children are drowning in toilets

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When schoolboy Michael Komape fell into a pit latrine to his death in 2014 it shocked many in South Africa.

Esayas Jira elected as new boss of Ethiopia Football Federation

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Esayas Jira is voted in as the new head of Ethiopia's Football Federation (EFF), following a long and protracted presidential election.

Tunisia boat capsizes killing dozens of migrants

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At least 48 people drowned in the incident off the eastern coast of Tunisia, the government says.

Nigeria: Dozens killed by cattle thieves in Zamfara state

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Cattle-related violence is now said to have killed more people than the country's Boko Haram conflict.

Tanzanian conjoined twins Maria and Consolata die aged 21

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Maria and Consolata Mwakikuti were well-known in the country and their deaths have caused sadness.

World Cup 2018: Arsenal’s Iwobi in Nigeria’s 23-man squad

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Nigeria have announced their 23-man squad for the World Cup, which includes Alex Iwobi and Victor Moses

Letter from Africa: Mali ‘Spiderman’ is the superhero of our modern age

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The rescue of a child hanging from a balcony was a typical zero-to-hero intro to a superhero story.

Letter from Africa: Mali ‘Spiderman’ is the superhero of our modern age

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The rescue of a child hanging from a balcony was a typical zero-to-hero intro to a superhero story.

Njambi McGrath – the Kenyan comic making Brits laugh at themselves

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Kenyan comedian Njambi McGrath enjoys challenging UK audiences' preconceptions about Africa.

England 2-1 Nigeria

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England's World Cup build-up continues with a friendly win over Nigeria at Wembley.