Attack on Somali migrant boat ‘kills 31’
It is unclear who was behind a helicopter attack which killed 42 refugees and injured 80.
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MJ Traffic
Nigerian policeman Umar Abubakar is known as MJ Traffic for his dance moves as he directs the traffic.
Africa’s top shots: 10-16 March 2017
A selection of the best photos from across Africa this week.
Egypt Pharaoh statue ‘not Ramses II but different ruler’
The statue pulled from the mud in Cairo may in fact be Psamtek I, a more recent ruler.
Somalia ship hijack: ‘Pirates’ release vessel without ransom
The hijackers let the ship go hours after exchanging gunfire with naval forces.
Somalia ship hijack: ‘Pirates’ exchange gunfire with naval forces
Naval forces off the coast of Somalia try to stop a boat suspected of carrying supplies to the hijackers.
‘We have chosen a plan over no plan’ – Bility hails new Caf president Ahmad
Liberia FA chairman Musa Bility hails new Caf president Ahmad, as African football reacts to the end of Issa Hayatou's 29-year reign.
Madagascar FA chief Ahmad elected as new Caf president
Madagascar FA chief Ahmad is elected Confederation of African Football president, ending Issa Hayatou's 29-year reign.
Sierra Leone pastor finds huge diamond in Kono
It weighs 709 carats and is one of the largest uncut diamonds ever to be discovered.
New wave of piracy?
Will the latest hijacking be a wake-up call or does it signal the start of a new wave of piracy?
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