‘My best friend went to work – and was crushed to death by rubbish’

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Months after a deadly collapse, some seek compensation, saying Kiteezi dumpsite is still unsafe.

Vital leprosy drugs due in Nigeria after year delay

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Newly diagnosed patients may have suffered irreversible damage as a result of not having the drugs.

‘Ineligible’ Equatorial Guinea skipper cleared to play by Fifa

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Football's governing body reverses a decision that had declared Emilio Nsue ineligible to play for Equatorial Guinea, despite being the nation's record goalscorer.

Several dead after UN helicopter shot at in South Sudan

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The shooting during an evacuation mission may constitute a war crime, a UN official says.

South Africa rejects ‘megaphone diplomacy’ with US

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Pretoria refuses to respond directly to the latest criticism of the country from President Trump.

Three wanted over murder of Scottish man in Kenya

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Investigators in Kenya have released images of three men wanted in connection with the killing of Campbell Scott.

Jabeur wants to ‘use platform’ to change women’s lives

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Tunisian tennis star Ons Jabeur explains why she chose to become an ambassador for the World Food Programme and her hopes for International Women's Day.

Jabeur wants to ‘use platform’ to change women’s lives

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Tunisian tennis star Ons Jabeur explains why she chose to become an ambassador for the World Food Programme and her hopes for International Women's Day.

Stripes and shades: Africa’s top shots

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A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond.

Stripes and shades: Africa’s top shots

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A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond.