Africa’s jihadists: What Taliban takeover of Afghanistan means

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Islamist groups appear emboldened by the fall of Afghanistan, sparking concern in African countries.

Ethiopia’s Tigray crisis: US accuses Abiy’s government of blocking aid

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Washington's aid chief says food is set to run out, with hundreds of thousands at risk of famine,

Spain migrants: Sole survivor rescued in dinghy in Atlantic

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The woman, who was spotted clinging to an upturned boat, says at least 52 other people died.

How could Africa produce its own vaccines?

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What would it take to to jump-start vaccine manufacturing in Africa?

Africa’s week in pictures: 13-19 August 2021

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A selection of the best photos from the African continent and beyond.

Zimbabwe arrests after child bride dies giving birth at church shrine

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Anna Machaya's death at a church leads to calls for the government to end forced child marriage.

Nigeria’s Lai Mohammed: We are winning the war against Boko Haram

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The information minister says Nigeria is winning the war against insecurity and is negotiating with Twitter over the ban.

AntiGang: South African entrepreneur builds a brand against gangsterism

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A South African entrepreneur's brand, AntiGang, is taking a stand against gang-related activity.

Tigray crisis: Ethiopian teenagers become pawns in propaganda war

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The BBC is told they were forced to fight for Tigray's rebels, but were words put into their mouths?

Algeria: The forest fires that led to an artist’s lynching

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When Djamel Ben Ismail went to fight forest fires in Algeria, his life was cut short by a raging mob.