$5 solar light designed for Africa

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Manchester's Inventid designed the SM100 solar light, which retails for $5 in African countries.

Will I be next?

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Feelings are heightened in South Africa over the safety of women, writes the BBC's Nomsa Maseko following a series of violent attacks against women.

Mali and Niger reach U-17 semi-finals to qualify for World Cup

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Niger and Mali secure their place in the semi-finals of the Under-17 Africa Cup of Nations in Gabon to qualify for the Fifa World Cup in India in October.

Andre Ayew earns West Ham victory on final day

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West Ham end their season with an away victory as they come from behind to beat Burnley at Turf Moor.

Egypt refers 48 to court over Coptic church bombings

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The suspects are believed linked to attacks on Coptic churches claimed by the Islamic State group.

Zambia beat Portugal at U-20 World Cup as SA lose to Japan

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Zambia beat twice former winners Portugal in their first group game at the U-20 World Cup in South Korea, as South Africa begin with defeat to Japan.

Chibok girls reunited with families

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Eighty-two of the Chibok girls captured by Boko Haram in 2014 have been returned to their families. The whereabouts of more than 100 girls is still unknown.

Guinea join Ghana in U-17 Africa Cup of Nations semi-finals

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Guinea join Ghana in the semi-finals of the Under 17 Africa Cup of Nations in Gabon, as they earn a place at the World Cup in India later this year.

Guinea join Ghana in U-17 Africa Cup of Nations semi-finals

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Guinea join Ghana in the semi-finals of the Under 17 Africa Cup of Nations in Gabon, as they earn a place at the World Cup in India later this year.

South African men march against abuse of women and children

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The protest in Pretoria follows a spate of sexual attacks and murders that has shocked the country.