Cough-syrup scandal: How did it end up in The Gambia?

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Deaths of children in The Gambia, linked to Indian-made cough syrups, raises concerns about regulation.

Nigeria: Peter Obi on the ‘number one priority’ in Nigeria

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Nigerian presidential candidate, Peter Obi, says that addressing security issues in the country is his priority.

Uganda Ebola outbreak: Capital Kampala records first death

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Nineteen people have now died in this outbreak but there are no other recorded cases in Kampala.

Enock Mwepu: Zambia star deprived of ‘bright future’ as he retires

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Zambia's Enock Mwepu has been deprived of a "bright future" after the Brighton midfielder was forced to retire because of a heart issue.

Kenya curriculum uproar as pupils behead live chickens in school

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Videos of primary school pupils learning practical skills such as cooking spark a nationwide debate.

Zambia’s Mwepu forced to retire at 24 with heart condition

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Brighton midfielder Enock Mwepu is forced to retire from football at the age of 24 because of a hereditary heart condition.

Onyango Otieno on mental health: “I was loved out of depression”

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Onyango Otieno says that being diagnosed with depression allowed him to confront the mental health illness.

Why Russia is cheering on the Burkina Faso coup

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Russian mercenaries look set to profit from the new junta that has seized power in Burkina Faso.

Nigeria boat accident kills at least 76 fleeing floodwater in Anambra

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President Muhammadu Buhari ordered a review of safety measures in the country's water systems.

Chicago Marathon: Ruth Chepngetich wins but misses world record

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Kenya's Ruth Chepngetich misses the world record by 14 seconds as she wins her second consecutive Chicago Marathon.