Elderly French couple lose rare African mask case worth millions
A dealer bought the African mask from the couple for €150, reselling it for €4.2m.
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Anthony Madu: Viral in Nigeria, ballet in the UK and Calvin Royal
Three years ago, we met 11-year-old Anthony Madu, a Nigerian boy who loved ballet. Now he's a ballet student in the UK.
Sudan conflict: Hundreds of thousands flee al Jazira safe-haven – UN
At least 250,000 are seeking sanctuary after being forced from the state of al Jazira, the UN says.
Kenyan minister Kipchumba Murkomen sparks concern with ‘Rwanda-is-autocracy’ remark
On live TV, the transport minister commented that in Rwanda what the president said was "the law".
Kenya fines Carrefour franchise Majid al Futtaim $7m
The competition authority accuses the franchise holder forcing suppliers to accept lower prices.
The Kenyan women being helped by Alnwick stoma swimmer
Gill Castle, from Northumberland, is using her experience of having a stoma to help women in Kenya.
Timbuktu: Mali’s ancient city defies jihadist siege to stage a festival
Musicians and traders flock to Mali's ancient city despite a blockade from Islamist fighters.
Uganda’s Anti-Homosexuality Act challenged in Constitutional Court
The government is defending the case brought by rights groups who say the law violates basic freedoms.
Egypt election: President Sisi wins third term
The former army chief beat three low-profile candidates, with the runner-up securing only 4.5%.
Watch: Flames engulf Guinea fuel depot after huge blast
The blast at the African country's only oil refinery blew out the windows of local houses, witnesses say.
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