Tunisia President Beji Caid Essebsi suffers ‘severe health crisis’

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The world's oldest president, aged 92, won Tunisia's first free presidential elections in 2014.

Africa Cup of Nations: Madagascar edge 1-0 victory over Burundi

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Marco Ilaimaharitra's thunderous free-kick gives Madagascar their first Africa Cup of Nations win by beating Burundi.

Madagascar v Burundi

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Preview followed by live coverage of Thursday's Africa Cup of Nations game between Madagascar and Burundi.

Ethiopia Amhara unrest: Opposition supporters ‘arrested’

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It follows an attempt at a regional coup, in which the army chief of staff was shot dead.

China’s investment in Africa: Everything you need to know

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Vincent Ni and Larry Madowo explain the complex relationship between China and African countries.

China’s investment in Africa: Everything you need to know

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Vincent Ni and Larry Madowo explain the complex relationship between China and African countries.

Libya crisis: UN-backed government ‘retakes’ key town of Gharyan

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Gharyan was a main supply base for an offensive on Tripoli by insurgents loyal to Khalifa Haftar.

Why Morocco could be next for revolution, after Sudan and Algeria

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Half of Moroccans asked by a major BBC Arabic survey say they want immediate political change.

Why a traditional religion was not for me

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One woman uses a form of African spirituality to communicate with her ancestors.

Madagascar stadium crush kills 15 during national celebrations

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Dozens more were injured during national celebrations for the country's independence day.