Portraits of a migrant

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Portraits of Libyan migrants taken on board the vessel that rescued them.

Central African Republic: Scores killed in lorry crash

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Most of the victims travelling on an overloaded vehicle are said to be market traders.

Surfer on losing leg to shark in Buffel’s Bay, S Africa

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Caleb Swanpoel still feels the draw of the ocean, but is careful where he goes.

South African Zulu dancers arrived at wrong school

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A South African group of Zulu dancers arrived at the wrong school due to a mix-up of addresses.

Steven Pienaar to play for South Africa’s Bidwest Wits

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Steven Pienaar signs for the South African champions Bidwest Wits after his contract with English club Sunderland ended last month.

Cameroon’s Idriss Carlos Kameni moves to Turkey’s Fenerbahce

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Former Cameroon goalkeeper Idriss Carlos Kameni ends his 13-year stay in Spain to complete his move to Fenerbahce.

Hawks break-in: IT thieves target South Africa’s elite police

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Hard drives are stolen from South Africa's "Hawks" police unit after a mystery break-in.

Ghana striker Asamoah Gyan signs for Turkey’s Kayserispor

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Ghana striker Asamoah Gyan signs for Turkish club Kayserispor from Chinese side Shanghai SIGP after a loan spell in the UAE.

‘Al Shabab’ militants in day-long battle with Kenyan forces

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Three police officers are confirmed dead after a huge, 10-hour gunbattle with militants.

Biafra at 50: Nigeria’s civil war explained

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It's 50 years since the start of the Biafran war, one of Africa's bloodiest post-independence conflicts. What was the Nigerian conflict about and why does it still matter today?