Stateless in Africa: Why 700,000 have their ‘dreams ended’

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Sixteen-year-old Peter is a stateless citizen, which means he won't be able to finish his schooling.

Caster Semenya wins 2,000m at the Meeting de Montreui

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Olympic 800m champion Caster Semenya cruises to victory at 2,000m at the Meeting de Montreui - her first race since filing an appeal against the IAAF's ruling to restrict testosterone levels in female runners.

DR Congo Ebola outbreak: Child in Uganda dies of virus

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A five-year-old boy is the first death confirmed in Uganda, after hundreds died in DR Congo.

Sudan talks to resume soon as opposition halts strikes, says mediator

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Protest and military leaders will return to the negotiating table soon, an Ethiopian mediator says.

More than 100 villagers safe despite Mali attack

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The 108 people are sheltering in a school after attackers killed 95 people in central Mali.

More than 100 villagers safe despite Mali attack

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The 108 people are sheltering in a school after attackers killed 95 people in central Mali.

Ethiopian woman gives birth and sits exams 30 minutes later

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She took the exams in hospital because she did not want to wait another year to graduate.

Botswana decriminalises homosexuality in landmark ruling

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The High Court decision is a landmark case and contrasts with Kenya's recent ruling against gay sex.

Sudan crisis: Government propaganda trip exposes schisms

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How a government propaganda trip went awry and revealed the conflict between protesters and military.

DR Congo’s Mbanza Ngungu prison saw 40 deaths in a month

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Up to 40 inmates inmates from one prison were buried in April after reportedly dying of malnutrition.