Kenya holds biggest ever animal census

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All wildlife on land and sea is being counted to help Kenya's conservation plans and tourism.

Algeria’s desperate wildfire fight: Buckets and branches

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Despite a huge military budget, oil-rich Algeria is ill-equipped to tackle annual fires.

Nigeria’s royal wedding: Private jets, glitz and glamour

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President Buhari's son marries the daughter of a religious leader in one of Nigeria's events of the year.

Africa’s jihadists: What Taliban takeover of Afghanistan means

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Islamist groups appear emboldened by the fall of Afghanistan, sparking concern in African countries.

Ethiopia’s Tigray crisis: US accuses Abiy’s government of blocking aid

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Washington's aid chief says food is set to run out, with hundreds of thousands at risk of famine,

Spain migrants: Sole survivor rescued in dinghy in Atlantic

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The woman, who was spotted clinging to an upturned boat, says at least 52 other people died.

How could Africa produce its own vaccines?

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What would it take to to jump-start vaccine manufacturing in Africa?

Africa’s week in pictures: 13-19 August 2021

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A selection of the best photos from the African continent and beyond.

Zimbabwe arrests after child bride dies giving birth at church shrine

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Anna Machaya's death at a church leads to calls for the government to end forced child marriage.

Nigeria’s Lai Mohammed: We are winning the war against Boko Haram

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The information minister says Nigeria is winning the war against insecurity and is negotiating with Twitter over the ban.