Why is Nigerian capital’s airport closing?

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Abuja airport is shutting for six weeks with passengers being diverted to a tiny airport a two-hour drive away.

Lessons to prevent Zanzibaris from drowning

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A charity backs swimming lessons in Zanzibar in an effort to stop people on the island from drowning.

Senegal’s Dakar mayor Khalifa Sall in custody for fraud

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The mayor of Senegal's capital is detained for allegedly embezzling nearly $3m, which he denies.

Mali’s Yves Bissouma extends Lille contract

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Mali international midfielder Yves Bissouma signs a new contract to stay with French club Lille until 2021.

Zimbabwe media boss gives five tips for women in the industry

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The head of Zimbabwean media company, AB Communications, gives her five tips for women who want to be successful in media.

South Africa revokes ICC withdrawal after court ruling

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South Africa halts ICC withdrawal after the High Court ruled it needed parliamentary approval first.

Ebola vaccine tested on humans in UK trials

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When the 2014 Ebola outbreak hit west Africa, the available vaccine had not been tested on humans.

Robbers ‘pose as police’ in Johannesburg airport heist

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The armed thieves stole a haul of foreign currency in "Hollywood-style airport heist", reports say.

Sebastien Migne appointed Congo coach

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1972 African champions Congo Brazzaville appoint Claude LeRoy's former assistant Sebastien Migne as their new national coach.

Sudan, Somalia condemn US travel ban

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Sudan and Somalia hit back at President Trump's new travel ban against six mainly Muslim nations.