The Ugandan children who canoe to school

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Many children who live on Lake Bunyiyoni in south-western Uganda have to cross the water every day to get to school.

The woman who fought to become Egypt’s only deaf dentist

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Esraa was turned away from all but one of Egypt's dental schools but that didn't stop her from becoming the country's first deaf dentist.

Dancing after dark

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Tensions exist between Christians and Muslims in many parts of the Middle East, including Egypt - though less so among the Nubians of the upper Nile.

Didier Drogba: Ex-Chelsea striker joins Phoenix Rising as player and co-owner

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Former Chelsea striker Didier Drogba joins United Soccer League side Phoenix Rising as a player and co-owner.

How road rage led to treason charge in Zambia

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Zambia's opposition leader has been charged with treason after his convoy refused to pull over for the president's motorcade.

Zambia police charge Hichilema over motorcade clash

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The opposition leader is accused of endangering the president's life by obstructing his motorcade.

Early dinosaur relative walked like a croc

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A new fossil suggests an early relative of dinosaurs had some features we associate today with crocodiles and alligators.

South Africa mourns the death of Ontlametse Phalatse

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A woman praised for her brave battle against premature aging disorder progeria dies aged 18.

South Africa mourns the death of Ontlametse Phalatse

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A woman praised for her brave battle against premature aging disorder progeria dies aged 18.

Boko Haram ‘plot to attack UK and US embassies foiled’

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Militant Islamists planned to attack UK and US embassies in Abuja, Nigeria's spy agency says.