Egypt: Somali teen who allegedly killed attacker released

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The girl, 15, says she acted in self-defence after a tuk-tuk driver tried to rape her in Egypt.

Africa’s top Champions League final moments – Drogba, Salah, Eto’o, Mendy and Abedi Pele

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Before Liverpool's meeting with Real Madrid, BBC Sport Africa looks at the top six African moments in European Champions League finals.

Drought’s devastating toll on Somalia’s children

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The United Nations is warning that the country risks famine should global food prices continue to rise.

How ex-Gambia President Yahya Jammeh’s US mansion was seized

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The US says the money raised by selling Yahya Jammeh's luxury home will be used to help his victims.

Traore on 2005 Champions League final: ‘I knew destiny was with us’

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The Malian defender was the first person from his country to be a member of a Champions League winning team.

Africa’s week in pictures: 20-26 May 2022

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A selection of the best photos from across Africa and beyond this week.

Using 3D-printing to build a school in Madagascar

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Maggie Grout has started an NGO that will 3D-print schools where access to education is not guaranteed.

Eleven babies die in Senegal hospital fire

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More than 10 newborn babies have died in a hospital fire in the western city of Tivaouane in Senegal.

Senegal hospital fire: Eleven newborn babies die in Tivaouane

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The fire is thought to have been caused by a short circuit at the hospital in Tivaouane, officials say.

Nigeria’s kidnapping crisis: Should ransom payments be banned?

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Businessman Lawal Ado has paid ransoms three times and says there is no other option.