Hidden writing in ancient desert monastery manuscripts

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Cutting-edge tech is examining ancient manuscripts for earlier texts written below the surface.

How young people and farmers are helping each other

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Young urban investors are teaming with farmers in Nigeria to help them scale up production.

‘They look hot’ – Fans react to Nigeria’s world cup outfits

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The Nigerian football team's travelling outfits are arguably even more stylish than their playing kit.

Jean-Pierre Bemba: ICC orders release of Congo ‘warlord’

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Appeal judges acquitted Jean Pierre-Bemba of war crimes, a decade after he was arrested.

Ramadan Sobhi: Huddersfield Town sign Stoke City winger for £5.7m

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Huddersfield Town sign Egypt winger Ramadan Sobhi from Stoke City for £5.7m on a three-year deal.

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie wins PEN Pinter prize

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Judges praise the Nigerian-born author's "sophisticated" approach to race, gender and inequality.

Carteron appointed as new coach of Egyptian giants Al Ahly

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Egyptian giants Al Ahly appoint Patrice Carteron as the club's new head coach on a two-year contract.

World Cup 2018: ‘Salah used for political capital’ as Chechnya host Egypt training

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Fifa is making a "big mistake" in allowing Chechnya to host a World Cup training base, a football anti-discrimination chief tells BBC Sport.

Cameroon military and separatists fuel ‘cycle of violence’, says Amnesty

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Both the security forces and separatists are accused of attacking people in the Anglophone regions.

Stranded migrants: Macron scolds Italy over Aquarius ship

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France and Italy exchange angry words over 629 migrants stranded on a rescue ship off Malta.