Nigeria boat capsize: At least 29 die in Kano state

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The boat was carrying more than 50 people, most of whom were heading to an Islamic religious event

Nick Mwendwa: Football Kenya Federation president steps aside after fraud charges

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Nick Mwendwa steps aside as president of Football Kenya Federation (FKF) after being charged with four counts of fraud.

Why Gambians won’t stop voting with marbles

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The Gambia has witnessed a flourishing of democracy but its curious election system remains unchanged.

HIV: The misinformation still circulating in 2021

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Huge progress has been made in treatment, prevention and understanding of HIV - but falsehoods still hurt people living with it.

Lesotho ex-PM Thomas Thabane charged with murdering wife

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Thomas Thabane denies organising the killing of his estranged wife.

US, China and Russia jostling for influence in Africa

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What does the 'scramble', between major powers, for influence in Africa and its resources mean for its people?

Why broken African phones are shipped to Europe

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A lack of recycling facilities in Africa has spurred one Dutch company to import broken phones.

Fifa Club World Cup dates ‘disrespectful’ to Africa, says Mido

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Holding the Fifa Club World Cup while the Africa Cup of Nations is ongoing is "disrespectful" to Africa, according to ex-Egypt striker Mido.

New Omicron variant: Are low vaccination rates in South Africa a factor?

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Has the slow rollout of vaccines in southern Africa allowed coronavirus mutations to develop?

Covid Omicron: No need to panic, South Africa minister says

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Joe Phaahla says South Africa is experienced in dealing with Covid variants, despite a surge in cases.