Body of Sudanese migrant found on French beach

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French politicians believe the Sudanese 16-year-old was trying to cross the English Channel to the UK.

Mali coup: Military promises elections after ousting president

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President Keïta announced his resignation on Tuesday after being detained by soldiers.

Mali coup: military promises elections after coup

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President Ibrahim Boubacar Keïta announced his resignation on Tuesday after being detained by soldiers.

Mauritius oil spill: Satellite images show removal operation

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Satellite images capture tug boats trying to remove the broken vessel, which spilled tonnes of oil.

Tanzanite miners find $5m worth of gems in three months

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A small-scale Tanzanian mining company finds three of the rare gemstones in as many months.

Mali coup: President quits after soldiers mutiny

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Ibrahim Boubacar Keïta steps down in a televised address, asking: "Do I really have a choice?"

Mpape Crushed Rock: Nigerians flock to new beauty spot

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Nigeria's Mpape Crushed Rock is an unlikely tourist sensation for fun-seekers near the capital, Abuja.

Somali hotel raid: ‘How I survived my fourth siege’

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An ex-BBC journalist on his ordeal and how his friend was amongst the 20 people to die in the attack.

Mali president and PM arrested by mutinying soldiers in apparent coup attempt

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President Ibrahim Boubacar Keïta and Prime Minister Boubou Cissé are detained in an apparent coup attempt.

Soldiers seize Mali President Ibrahim Boubacar Keïta

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France and regional bloc Ecowas have condemned the mutiny that began with gunfire early on Tuesday.