Chaïma: Algeria women protest over teen’s rape and murder

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The brutal killing of a 19-year-old draws protests in several cities and on social media.

Nigerian makes final shortlist for top WTO post

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Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala and Yoo Myung-hee are the final two candidates vying to lead the organisation.

Family of Nigerian player to get help after his death

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The family of Chineme Martins enlist the support of Fifpro to pursue a claim of negligence following the Nigerian footballer's death.

Kenya’s Maasai Olngesher ceremony: Young men graduate into community elders

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Every 15 years, the Maasai hold the Olngesher ceremony where young men graduate to become community elders.

Coronavirus in Africa: Five reasons why Covid-19 has been less deadly than elsewhere

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The continent of a billion people has had fewer deaths than the UK despite the generally fragile health systems.

Joshua Cheptegei smashes 10,000m world record as Letesenbet Gidey sets new women’s 5,000m best

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Uganda's Joshua Cheptegei smashes the men's 10,000m world record as Ethiopia's Letesenbet Gidey breaks that of the women's 5,000m in Valencia.

South Africa white farmers condemned for storming Senekal courthouse

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The protesters wanted the police to hand over suspects in a farmer's murder.

South Africa white farmers condemned for storming Senekal courthouse

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The protesters wanted the police to hand over suspects in a farmer's murder.

Westgate: Two found guilty over Kenya shopping mall attack

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At least 67 people died in the assault by al-Shabab on Nairobi's Westgate shopping complex in 2013.

Westgate: Two found guilty over Kenya shopping mall attack

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At least 67 people died in the assault by al-Shabab on Nairobi's Westgate shopping complex in 2013.