Ethiopian migrants face robbery, extortion and starvation

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Every year thousands of migrants risk it all on the perilous journey from Ethiopia to Saudi Arabia.

Ethiopia’s Tigray crisis: G7 calls for access for aid workers

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The Ethiopian region has been devastated by fighting between rebels and government forces.

Covid spike delays return of Lumumba’s remains

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Congolese independence hero Patrice Lumumba's body was dissolved in acid, but a tooth was later found.

UFC 263: Israel Adesanya beats Marvin Vettori to retain middleweight title

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Israel Adesanya beats Marvin Vettori to retain his middleweight title at UFC 263 as England's Leon Edwards and Scotland's Paul Craig also win.

Boko Haram: Nigerian president admits failure to end violence

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The fight against militants in the north has unintentionally spread violence, Muhammadu Buhari says.

Algeria election: Voting under way in parliamentary poll

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"You want change, cast your ballot" voters are told, but the mass protest movement says it is pointless.

Pan-African Parliament: Punches, kicks and death threats

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MPs brawled after failing to agree on a new president, showing how elusive political unity remains.

Nigeria Twitter: How the ban is affecting small businesses

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Some Nigerian entrepreneurs who use Twitter to promote their businesses are recording reduced sales.

Ethiopia conflict: 33,000 Tigray children risk death from hunger – UN

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The Ethiopian region has been devastated by fighting between rebels and government forces.

South Africa weightlifting: ‘If I get bad grades I have to do a set of squats’

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Soweto Weightlifting Club encourages its lifters to stay off the streets and to advance academically.