Latest from Africa
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Surprise candidate Peter Obi is the outsider in Nigerian politics
Peter Obi is a Christian from southern Nigeria, an Igbo-speaking region, and…
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Trilateral naval exercise underway in South Africa
The naval exercise, named Mosi II, is taking place off South Africa’s…
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We take a look at the numbers behind Nigeria’s elections
Nigeria is the continent’s most populated state and this election has over…
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Sudanese demostrators take to the streets to protest military rule
Near-weekly protests have been held since, despite a deadly crackdown that has…
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Africa’s longest river is under threat
The Nile is essential to millions of people, including in Sudan. But…
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Egypt unveils renovated wing of Cairo museum
The centrepiece of the reopening of the upgraded wing is a scroll…
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At least 8 police officers killed in southeastern Nigeria
Authorities said on Monday that suspected armed separatists have killed at least…
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Burkinabe citizens glad French troops have left the country
On Sunday Burkina Faso announced the official withdrawal of the French Task…
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Heavy rains hit Mauritius as cyclone Freddy passes closest to archipelago
Mauritius was battered by heavy rain Monday as intense tropical storm Freddy…
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Nigerians struggle with cost of living as election day nears
Double digit inflation, weak economic growth and mounting insecurity are key concerns…
