Angola court orders seizure of Isabel dos Santos’ assets

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The ex-president's billionaire daughter has been targeted in an anti-corruption investigation.

‘I feel complete’ in Uganda – George the Poet

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London-born spoken word artist and podcaster George the Poet reflects on belonging, diaspora and his Ugandan heritage before his first gig in the country.

Africa’s year in pictures 2019

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A selection of the best photos from across Africa this year.

UK and US considered Nigeria naval blockade over Saro-Wiwa execution

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The UK and US considered an oil embargo after activist Ken Saro-Wiwa was hanged, document reveals.

Telecom giant MTN accused of paying bribes to Taliban, al-Qaeda

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South African mobile company MTN responds to allegations it paid bribes to al-Qaeda and the Taliban.

Gamal Eid: Egypt rights activist ‘attacked and doused in paint by armed men’

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Gamal Eid says his attackers were trying to "silence" him for his criticism of human rights abuses.

Gamal Eid: Egypt rights activist ‘attacked and doused in paint by armed men’

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Gamal Eid says his attackers were trying to "silence" him for his criticism of human rights abuses.

Libya conflict: Turkey troop deployment bill sent to MPs

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The bill allows Turkey to deploy troops in Libya, though it is not clear when it will be voted on.

Michael Essien’s African team of the decade

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Ghana legend Michael Essien takes us through his best African eleven from the past 10 years.

Sudan sentences 29 to death for teacher’s killing in custody

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The death penalty is given to intelligence agents who tortured a detained protester to death.