Somalia’s al-Shabab carries out attack on military base

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Al-Shabab says it killed 27 soldiers, while the government says it killed 87 militants.

Zvirekwi hopes to inspire others following amputation of left hand

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Zimbabwe defender Hardlife Zvirekwi says his strength of faith has helped his return to professional football, following the amputation of his left hand.

Letter from Africa: The Ghana quiz show bigger than the World Cup

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Elizabeth Ohene explores whether it has inspired a generation of scientists and mathematicians.

Green light for ‘phenomenal’ malaria drug

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A drug that can stop people getting recurrent bouts of malaria has been approved by regulators in the United States.

Anger over racist joke by SA comedian

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Trevor Noah says he will "never" repeat a 2013 joke about Aboriginal women, after a renewed backlash.

Liverpool 1-3 Borussia Dortmund: Naby Keita scouting report

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BBC Sport looks at the performance of new Liverpool midfielder Naby Keita, who will wear Steven Gerrard's old number this year.

Zimbabwe election: Five things

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More than five million Zimbabweans are going to the polls on 30 July to vote in historic elections. But what makes it different from previous votes?

How a killer disease was stopped in its tracks

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Hundreds of lives may have been saved during the latest Ebola outbreak after one key development.

Somali father defends FGM after daughter, 10, dies

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The girl bled to death two days after being taken to a traditional circumciser in Somalia.

Spanish Super Cup between Barcelona and Sevilla to be played in Morocco

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The Spanish Super Cup between Barcelona and Sevilla will be played as a single match in Morocco next month.