Gambia’s ‘deserted’ village: Why did the young men leave?

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The village chief of Badibu Saaba, in The Gambia, explains how most of the young men have left. But six months after electing a new president, will things soon change?

Shark attacks threaten Reunion Island tourist trade

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Shark attacks on surfers and swimmers around Reunion island have seriously affected local businesses.

John Magufuli’s pregnant schoolgirl ban angers Tanzanian women

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An online petition is set up after the president said mothers would be too distracted to go to school.

Botswana’s former President Ketumile Masire dies aged 91

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Sir Ketumile Masire led the country for 18 years and is seen as the architect of its stability.

Morocco international Walid Azaro snubs Europe for Al Ahly

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Morocco international Walid Azaro says he turned down several offers to play in Europe in order to join Egypt's Al Ahly.

Watched chimps change their hunting habits

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Wild chimpanzees have changed their hunting strategies in response to being watched and followed by scientists, observations suggest.

‘Brothers, not strangers’

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How a 61-year-old farmer embodies Uganda's welcoming attitude to South Sudanese refugees.

If the caps fits…

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A selection of the best photos from across Africa this week.

Could XPrize tablets replace teachers in Tanzania?

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Teams around the world are competing to develop tablet software to replace a teacher in developing countries.

‘I lost my eye’

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About two billion people have no insurance, but "pay-by-mobile" policies are growing in popularity.