Niger attack: Jihadists kill dozen of soldiers in deadliest raid since coup

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Killings by militant Islamists have intensified since the military seized power in July.

Dr Denis Mukwege: Nobel Prize-winner to contest DR Congo presidency

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Celebrated doctor Denis Mukwege won over the world - now his sights are set on leadership back home.

New, cheap malaria vaccine backed by WHO

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Deals are in place to make 100 million doses of the vaccine each year to fight the complex disease.

Kenya to ban private children’s homes over trafficking fears – Florence Bore

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All privately owned orphanages and children's homes will be abolished, the social protection minister says.

Victor Osimhen: Mina Rzouki says it’s time Napoli gave back to the men who wrote their history

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It's time Napoli realises the importance of relationships and how to give back to the men who wrote their history, writes BBC Sport columnist Mina Rzouki.

Egypt fire: Health ministry confirms 38 people injured

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Twenty four people have been treated for smoke inhalation, along with two being treated for burns.

‘Huge’ fire breaks out at police facility in Egypt

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Videos are being shared across social media of the blaze which local media says has injured more than 20 people.

Migrants trying to reach the UK cross the Alps on foot

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More than 130,000 migrants have entered Italy this year. Many try to head further into Europe.

Gabon’s predators on the pitch: Inside a paedophile football scandal

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BBC Africa Eye speaks to more than 30 witnesses about a network of abuse that continued for decades.

South Africa 49-18 Tonga: World champions edge towards quarter-finals with bonus-point win

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South Africa are on the brink of the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals after a bonus-point victory over Tonga.