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The fishy business of a Chinese factory in The Gambia

Sun, 04/16/2023 - 03:00
Members of a fishing community are upset with a fishmeal plant that is disrupting life on their shores.
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Gunfire and jet strikes, Sudan conflict... in 67 seconds

Sat, 04/15/2023 - 20:38
A power struggle between Sudan's army and a paramilitary group erupted in Khartoum.
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Gunshots heard on air during Sudan news bulletin

Sat, 04/15/2023 - 17:02
Loud bangs interrupt the the newscaster based at his studio in Omdurman.
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Sudan: Eyewitness video shows gunfire and residents taking cover

Sat, 04/15/2023 - 16:51
Clashes started between parliamentary forces and the army in Sudan's capital city, Khartoum.
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Sudan fighting: The military rivalry behind the clashes in Khartoum

Sat, 04/15/2023 - 15:55
The fighting is a direct result of a vicious power struggle within the military leadership.
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Sudan: Gunfire and explosions heard in Khartoum

Sat, 04/15/2023 - 10:45
The reported fighting comes after days of tension between a paramilitary force and the army.
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Nizar Issaoui: Protests at funeral of Tunisian footballer who set himself on fire

Sat, 04/15/2023 - 10:05
Nizar Issaoui, 35, died from burns as a protest against "police injustice", his family said.
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Kenya chess: Male player dons disguise to compete as woman

Fri, 04/14/2023 - 19:59
The bold gambit of dressing in a burka was exposed when the Kenyan's winning streak raised eyebrows.
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Kenya cult deaths: Four die after suspected starvation plot

Fri, 04/14/2023 - 16:05
Four die after allegedly refusing food on the orders of a pastor who wanted them to get to heaven.
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Africa's week in pictures: 7-13 April 2023

Fri, 04/14/2023 - 01:45
A selection of the best photos from across Africa and beyond this week.
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Homage to a friend wins Sony World Photography Awards

Fri, 04/14/2023 - 01:07
The winners of the 2023 Sony World Photography Awards have been announced.
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Thabo Bester: South Africa's 'Facebook rapist' deported from Tanzania

Thu, 04/13/2023 - 09:34
Tanzania deports the rapist and murderer who faked his death in jail, and was at large for a year.
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France's plan to crack down on Indian Ocean migration

Thu, 04/13/2023 - 02:47
Desperate to reach Mayotte, Christian Ally Moussa boarded a small fishing boat in Madagascar.
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Ghana first to approve 'world-changer' malaria vaccine

Thu, 04/13/2023 - 01:15
The vaccine - R21 - was up to 80% effective in early-stage clinical trials.
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The bean that could change the taste of coffee

Thu, 04/13/2023 - 01:03
How researchers are pinning their hopes on a climate-resilient coffee species.
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Kenya-UK defence deal: MPs amend rule over prosecuting UK troops

Wed, 04/12/2023 - 21:20
British troops can now be tried for murder committed against Kenyans in Kenya.
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Viewpoint: East Africa's battle over culture and homosexuality

Wed, 04/12/2023 - 01:37
The anti-gay sentiment in East Africa is a convenient distraction for leaders, argues Sammy Awami.
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Thabo Bester: South Africa celebrity doctor's father charged over rapist's escape

Tue, 04/11/2023 - 18:14
The father of Nandipha Magudumana appears in court in South Africa over Thabo Bester's prison breakout.
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African cricket wants to avoid Hundred 'rivalry' despite calendar clash

Tue, 04/11/2023 - 14:49
Organisers of continent's new T20 franchise competition looking at slot in the calendar that could clash with England's Hundred.
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Europe migrant crisis: Italy moves to rescue 1,200 people on boats

Tue, 04/11/2023 - 03:38
Two overcrowded fishing boats carrying 800 and 400 people are found off the coast of Sicily.
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