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Ancient Egyptian mummification ‘recipe’ revealed

August 16, 2018 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Forensic examination of a mummy shows the original ancient Egyptian embalming recipe, scientists say.

Polluted lives: The cost of South Africa’s gold rush

August 16, 2018 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

After decades of gold mining, large swathes of Johannesburg's population are thought to be exposed to toxic and radioactive waste.

Libyan court sentences 45 to death over 2011 killings

August 16, 2018 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

The Justice Ministry announces says 45 Gaddafi-era militiamen will be executed for 2011 killings.

They lost fingers entering Canada. Then what happened?

August 15, 2018 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

These two Ghanaians are happy in new surroundings after a perilous journey two years ago nearly cost them their lives.

South Africa’s ‘paedophile’ minister and a mysterious death

August 15, 2018 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

South Africa is gripped by the mysterious death of an ex-policeman who exposed an alleged paedophile ring in the former regime.

Victor Moses: Chelsea’s Nigeria winger announces international retirement at 27

August 15, 2018 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Chelsea's Nigeria winger Victor Moses announces his retirement from international football at the age of 27.

Inside the Jeremy Corbyn wreath row cemetery in Tunisia

August 15, 2018 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

The BBC's Rana Jawad has been to the cemetery in Tunis that Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn attended in 2014.

Sudan boat accident: 24 schoolchildren die near River Nile

August 15, 2018 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

They were on their way to school in northern Sudan when the boat capsized in a strong current.

Kenneth Omeruo: Chelsea’s Nigerian defender joins Leganes on loan

August 15, 2018 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Nigeria's World Cup defender Kenneth Omeruo joins Spanish side Leganes on a season-long loan from Chelsea.

Wilfried Zaha: Crystal Palace winger signs new five-year deal at Premier League club

August 15, 2018 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Winger Wilfried Zaha signs a new five-year contract with Premier League club Crystal Palace.