Africa’s year in pictures 2020

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A selection of the best photos from across Africa this year.

Covid vaccines in Africa: What you need to know

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We explain why a vaccine is needed, how we know if it's safe and when Africans will be able to get it.

How African women’s sport grew – despite everything – in 2020

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Despite mass cancelations, women's sport still had a lot of high points in Africa in 2020.

Notable African deaths of 2020: From jazz legends to football heroes

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A look back at some of the iconic figures on the African continent who we said farewell to this year.

Algerian President Tebboune returns after Covid treatment in Germany

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Abdelmadjid Tebboune had been receiving coronavirus treatment in Germany for two months.

Coronavirus: ‘No liquor in teapots’, South Africa’s restaurants warned

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Alcohol sales have been banned in South Africa to prevent "reckless behaviour" amid a Covid spike.

Ahmed Bassem Zaki: Egypt jails harassing student who sparked MeToo campaign

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The notorious case began in July when a series of women posted claims of sexual harassment online.

Nashulai: The community trying to conserve Kenya’s wildlife

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The Nashulai conservancy, on the edge of the Maasai Mara, is reviving ancient practices to protect the ecosystem.

New Libya coach Filipovic: ‘I will change everything’

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New Libya coach Zerwan Filipovic says he will "change everything" as he takes over the Mediterranean Knights for a year into 2022.

Joshua Cheptegei aims for ‘amazing’ Tokyo double

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Joshua Cheptegei is looking forward to the 'great challenge' of trying to become the eighth man to do the 5,000m-10,000m double at an Olympic Games.