New malaria vaccine is world-changing, say scientists

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The jab could be used on a mass scale next year with the aim of ending deaths from the disease.

Newcastle arrest over alleged Liberian civil war crimes

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The arrest in Newcastle follows a referral to the Met Police's war crimes team in January last year.

The women turning rice farming into wealth in Sierra Leone

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Mamie Achion leads a group of women who have managed to turn their farming into a highly profitable business.

Ons Jabeur: Wimbledon final experience has aided US Open run

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Ons Jabeur says the confidence she took from reaching the Wimbledon final has helped her progress to the last four at the US Open.

Chimps show off their ‘signature’ drum beats

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The wild apes drum messages to one another on tree roots in the rainforest, researchers find.

Hadraawi: Tribute to the poet on the lips of every Somali

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Mohamed Ibrahim Warsame, who has died aged 79, was known simply as Hadraawi, or "master of speech".

Burkina Faso blast: Dozens die after convoy hit

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The country's military ruler had pledged that his government would deal with the insecurity.

Kenya Election 2022: Kenyans react to the Supreme Court election ruling

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The Supreme Court ruling which confirmed that William Ruto was duly elected has left Kenyans with mixed reactions.

UK ministers warned about Rwanda rights, court told

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Campaigners are challenging the Home Office's plan for some cross-Channel migrants.

Mane, Koulibaly, Bassey, Kessie & Aubameyang – the challenge facing African stars after big moves

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As the dust settles on the transfer window, BBC Sport Africa take a look at five of the top African movers and their respective challenges.