Mali president and PM arrested by mutinying soldiers in apparent coup attempt

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President Ibrahim Boubacar Keïta and Prime Minister Boubou Cissé are detained in an apparent coup attempt.

Soldiers seize Mali President Ibrahim Boubacar Keïta

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France and regional bloc Ecowas have condemned the mutiny that began with gunfire early on Tuesday.

The sisters putting Malawi women’s football on the map

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China-based sisters Tabitha and Temwa Chawinga are helping put Malawi on the women's football map.

South Africa: Queues as ban on alcohol and cigarettes ends

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For the first time in weeks cigarettes and alcohol sales are allowed as virus restrictions are eased.

Elephant shrew rediscovered in Africa after 50 years

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The last scientific record of the "lost species" of elephant shrew was in the 1970s.

Mauritius oil spill: MV Wakashio captain arrested

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Crew members say there was a birthday party on the ship the day it ran aground, according to police.

Libya conflict: Why Egypt might send troops to back Gen Haftar

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The fall of Col Gaddafi nine years ago unleased chaos in North Africa, which Egypt fears could spill over.

Egypt TikTok and Instagram stars pay heavy price for ‘indecency’

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They have millions of followers, but Egypt's social media stars are paying a heavy price.

Egypt TikTok and Instagram stars pay heavy price for ‘indecency’

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They have millions of followers, but Egypt's social media stars are paying a heavy price.

Coronavirus: Fighting fake news in a refugee camp

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These young refugees cycle round the camp in South Sudan to provide trusted information on Covid-19.