Climate change: No glaciers on Kilimanjaro by 2050

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Many iconic glaciers will melt regardless of the world's actions to combat climate change, the UN says.

Somalia’s men in sarongs taking on al-Shabab militants

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Some unlikely fighters are strengthening Somalia's arsenal in its war against al-Shabab.

Three reasons why Western Tigray is significant in Ethiopia’s civil war

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The BBC’s Kaleb Moges explains the significance of Western Tigray in Ethiopia's civil war.

Ethiopia’s Tigray conflict: Truce agreed

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Both sides agree to stop their conflict which has led to a humanitarian crisis and warnings of a famine.

Wilson Kiprugut: Kenya’s first Olympic medallist dies aged 84

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Wilson Kiprugut, who won Kenya's first Olympic medal in 1964, is hailed as a pioneer by David Rudisha after his death aged 84.

T20 World Cup: Max O’Dowd hits half-century as Netherlands beat Zimbabwe

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Zimbabwe are all but eliminated the Men's T20 World Cup after a five-wicket defeat by the Netherlands in Adelaide.

‘My dad, the claw hair clip inventor’

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BBC journalist Anne-Marie Dias Borges tells how her foster father invented the claw hair clip.

Jose Peseiro: Nigeria coach’s salary goes unpaid since taking charge

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Nigeria boss Jose Peseiro is yet to receive a single pay cheque from his employers, six months after being appointed by the Super Eagles.

Kenya’s famous matriarch elephant dies

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Known for her long tusks, Dida was aged between 60 and 65 years and a major tourist attraction.

South African sides set new T20 world record

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South African sides Titans and Knights set a new world record score of 501, the highest amount of runs scored in a Twenty20 match.