Conjoined twins Marieme and Ndeye settling at Cardiff school

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It's been a "Herculean achievement" for Marieme and Ndeye, who survived against the odds.

Letter from Africa: The promises and pitfalls of 2021

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A viral dance hit points the way to positive developments but there are dangers ahead.

South African scientists seek to understand new variant

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There are fears the new Covid-19 variant could be more resistant to current vaccines.

Coronavirus: Kenya reopens schools after nine months

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The closure was imposed after the country reported its first case of coronavirus.

Paystack: Inside the mind of a Nigerian start-up bought for $200m by Stripe

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Five steps Nigerian start-up Paystack took to build and strike a $200m deal with Stripe.

Death toll rises to 100 after attacks on Niger villages

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The government said suspected jihadists ambushed the two villages near Niger's border with Mali.

On patrol: Night vision in DR Congo

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Photographer Hugh Kinsella Cunningham goes out with UN peacekeepers.

Central African Republic rebels seize Bangassou, says UN

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Bangassou is the latest city to be taken by rebels, the UN says, over allegations of election fraud.

Sahel conflict: Two French soldiers killed in Mali

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It brings the number of French troops killed in the Sahel conflict against Islamist militants to 50.

Viewpoint: Why Ethiopia and Sudan have fallen out over al-Fashaga

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A border dispute has led to armed clashes, deepening fears about insecurity in the region.