Cameroon ends internet shutdown on orders of President Paul Biya

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Online access is restored three months after it was cut off in English-speaking areas over protests.

Africa’s top shots: 13-20 April 2017

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

‘World’s heaviest woman’ loses half her weight

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Eman Abd El Aty was unable to leave her home for 25 years and weighed 500kg.

Zimbabwe DNA tests ‘prove hunter was killed by a crocodile’

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The remains of a South African hunter are found inside a Nile crocodile, an investigator says.

Super Falcon Osinachi Ohale relishing Swedish move

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Nigeria women's international Osincachi Ohale is relishing the challenge of playing in the 'highly competitive' Swedish league.

Nigeria ‘gay wedding’ bust leads to charges

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The charges are brought against people for conspiring to celebrate a gay wedding.

Egypt ‘500kg woman’ loses half her weight after India surgery

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The hospital says she can now fit into a wheelchair and sit up for longer periods of time.

Zimbabwe’s Tsvangirai and Mujuru in anti-Mugabe alliance

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Opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai and ex-VP Joice Mujuru will join forces in next year's poll.

Mane in PFA team dominated by Chelsea and Spurs

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Chelsea and Tottenham both have four players named in the PFA Premier League team of the year, while the Football League teams are also revealed.

Gambian wife’s anguish over missing husband

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Days after Gambia's President Yahya Jammeh lost the December election, the prisons started emptying but Isatu Kanyi is still waiting for her husband.