Hanifa Abubakar: Nigeria outrage at Kano schoolgirl killing

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Hanifa Abubakar was allegedly kidnapped for ransom and then killed by the owner of her school.

Thomas Partey: Arsenal and Ghana midfielder responds to challenging few days

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Thomas Partey says he will take criticism after being sent off for Arsenal just days after a humiliating international defeat.

Afcon 2021: What we’ve learned from group stages in Cameroon

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With two major shocks and several talking points, what have we learned from the Africa Cup of Nations group stages?

Is Ethiopia’s enset ‘wondercrop’ for climate change?

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The banana-like crop has the potential to feed more than 100 million people, according to research.

Africa’s week in pictures: 14-20 January 2022

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A selection of the best photos from across the African continent this week.

UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres: ‘Fighting must stop in Ethiopia’

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UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres says hostilities must end in Ethiopia so aid can be distributed effectively in the country.

Afcon 2021: Mali see off Mauritania to top group

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Ibrahima Kone keeps up his scoring run as Mali comfortably beat Mauritania 2-0 to top Group F at the Africa Cup of Nations.

Afcon 2021: The Gambia net late winner against Tunisia

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The Gambia score an injury-time winner against Tunisia to consigns the north Africans to a last 16 tie against Nigeria at the Nations Cup

Rare twin elephants born in Kenya

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Twins account for only 1% of elephant births, with the last known birth recorded in 2006.

Ghana blast: Many feared dead after huge explosion near Bogoso

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Videos show many destroyed buildings after a truck carrying explosives to a gold mine hit a motorbike.