‘Smallest reptile on earth’ discovered in Madagascar

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The male Brookesia nana, or nano-chameleon, was discovered on Madagascar and is the size of a seed.

Gregory Dow: US missionary jailed for sex crimes in Kenya orphanage

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Gregory Dow set up an orphanage in Kenya where he abused girls for more than a decade.

Africa’s week in pictures: 29 January – 4 February 2020

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A selection of the week's best photos from across the continent and beyond.

Africa’s week in pictures: 29 January – 4 February 2020

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A selection of the week's best photos from across the continent and beyond.

Al Ahly set up Club World Cup date with Bayern Munich

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Al Ahly's 1-0 victory over Al Duhail sets up a Club World Cup semi-final clash with European champions Bayern Munich on Monday.

Nigerian separatist Nnamdi Kanu’s Facebook account removed for hate speech

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Nnamdi Kanu was accused of hate speech after he posted video of a militia attack on herders.

Nigerian separatist Nnamdi Kanu’s Facebook account removed for hate speech

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Nnamdi Kanu was accused of hate speech after he posted video of a militia attack on herders.

Why is it so hard to hold elections in Somalia?

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Somali President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo's term ends on 8 February - but a new leader cannot be elected without parliamentary elections, which have been delayed.

Dominic Ongwen convicted of war crimes for Uganda’s LRA rebels

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Dominic Ongwen was abducted as a child and had argued that he was a victim, not a perpetrator.

Dominic Ongwen – from child abductee to LRA rebel commander

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He was abducted as a child by Uganda's LRA rebels, turning into one of its most ruthless fighters.