Algeria forest fires: Dozens killed in Kabylie region

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Algeria is one of several Mediterranean countries to face devastating wildfires.

Zambia elections: What you need to know

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The economy is struggling and there's a tense political atmosphere ahead of Thursday's elections.

Ethiopia PM Abiy Ahmed calls on civilians to join Tigray war

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Abiy Ahmed has asked all "capable" Ethiopians to join the fight against resurgent Tigrayan rebels.

Anger as Nigerian diplomat manhandled in Indonesia

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Nigeria says there was "no justification" for an official's mistreatment by immigration officers.

Marburg virus: Man who died in Guinea found to have disease

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A man who died is found to have had the highly infectious virus, the first human case in West Africa.

Tanzania: President Samia Suluhu Hassan on leadership, Covid-19 and democracy

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Tanzania's president says there were people who doubted she was qualified.

Images of Ethiopian family win global award

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A project on family education wins the 2021 Earth Photo competition.

Tanzania President Samia: We’re here to show that women can lead

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When Samia Suluhu Hassan first became Tanzania's president some doubted her, she tells the BBC.

Nigerian Igbo Jewish leader arrested with Israeli visitors freed

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Lizben Agha was held for weeks without charge after becoming caught up with the three men's arrest.

Africa’s golden moments from Tokyo 2020

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BBC Sport Africa's Celestine Karoney digs out Africa's golden moments from Tokyo 2020.