Covid: South Africa passes one million infections as cases surge

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The grim milestone comes after a new variant of coronavirus is identified in the country.

Central African Republic election held amid violence

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The polls are held in a country where rebels controls key towns and UN troops face deadly attacks.

How Ugandan Nasa scientist Catherine Nakalembe uses satellites to boost farming

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Catherine Nakalembe won this year's Africa Food Prize for pioneering work using satellite images.

Ikram Abdi Omar: the hijabi model breaking boundaries

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Ikram Abdi Omar was the UK's first hijab-wearing model to feature on the cover of Vogue.

Ikram Abdi Omar: the hijabi model breaking boundaries

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Ikram Abdi Omar was the UK's first hijab-wearing model to feature on the cover of Vogue.

2020 and me: ‘EndSARS was our Black Lives Matter’

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After protests, a strike, and lockdown, Kiki, a student from Lagos, Nigeria, can’t wait for the year to be over.

South Africa players raise fists before first Test against Sri Lanka

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South Africa express their "ongoing commitment" to supporting the Black Lives Matter movement as players raise their fists before the first Test against Sri Lanka.

UN peacekeepers killed in Central African Republic on eve of election

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The UN said three peacekeepers died in two separate attacks, as rebel and government forces clash.

Letter from Africa: Somalia’s Christmas birthdays and lost memories

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A former refugee considers the importance of memory for those who lose everything in the chaos of war.

Uganda Lake Albert boat accident leaves many dead

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Strong winds caused the boat to sink on the lake, which has a history of incidents, officials said.