Woman arrested in Liberia torture probe

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The 51-year-old suspect was arrested in east London and a second property was also searched.

Over 40 people ‘die of thirst’ in Sahara Desert

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The group were travelling from West Africa to Libya and their truck broke down, six survivors say.

Senegal eliminated from U-20 World Cup

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Senegal's young Lions of Teranga exit the Fifa Under-20 World Cup in South Korea after a 1-0 defeat to Mexico.

Ethiopia blocks internet ‘to stop exam cheats’

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One government official claimed the blackout was designed to prevent online leaks of exam papers.

Twins in sub-Saharan Africa ‘more likely to die’ in early childhood

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The first study to look at twins in the region says urgent improvements are needed.

All that glitters

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In our series of letters from African journalists, veteran Ghanaian journalist Elizabeth Ohene reflects on the "galamsey" phenomenon.

All that glitters

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In our series of letters from African journalists, veteran Ghanaian journalist Elizabeth Ohene reflects on the "galamsey" phenomenon.

Kenya’s first new railway in a century has opened

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Kenya has opened a major new railway between the port city of Mombasa and the capital, Nairobi.

Gobi the dog ‘adopted’ a runner

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Dion Leonard and Gobi the dog became inseparable during a gruelling desert race in China.

Nigeria policemen ‘killed by navy’ in Calabar

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A traffic dispute reportedly leads to a police station being set on fire by naval officers.