The Ugandan village devastated by elephantiasis

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There is no cure for a type of elephantiasis caused by minerals in western Uganda's volcanic soil.

Kenya plastic bag ban: Three fruit sellers arrested in Nairobi

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The men may face a jail sentence or fines of up to $40,000 under the country's strict laws.

Locust swarms: South Sudan latest to be hit by invasion

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The ravenous pests have devoured crops and pasture threatening a food crisis in East Africa.

South Africa look to host CAF competition finals

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South Africa could host either the Champions League final or the Confederation Cup finals if they find a willing city.

University of Ghana lecturers suspended after ‘sex-for-grades’ exposé

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Undercover filming showed the Ghanaian academics breaching university policies on sexual harassment.

Nigerian entrepreneurs transform crop waste into clean fuel

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Three Nigerian students hope their technology can stop thousands of deaths from charcoal cooking.

FW de Klerk and the South African row over apartheid and crimes against humanity

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A row over comments by South Africa's last white president, FW de Klerk, reopens old wounds.

Libya conflict: EU agrees new patrols to stop arms flow

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The EU aims to enforce a UN arms embargo but remains concerned about migrant boats from Libya.

Libya conflict: EU agrees new patrols to stop arms flow

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The EU aims to enforce a UN arms embargo but remains concerned about migrant boats from Libya.

Niger aid stampede: At least 20 killed in Diffa

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Ten others were injured as people queued for food and money in the southern town of Diffa, reports say.