Is Ethiopia’s enset ‘wondercrop’ for climate change?

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The banana-like crop has the potential to feed more than 100 million people, according to research.

Africa’s week in pictures: 14-20 January 2022

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A selection of the best photos from across the African continent this week.

UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres: ‘Fighting must stop in Ethiopia’

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UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres says hostilities must end in Ethiopia so aid can be distributed effectively in the country.

Afcon 2021: Mali see off Mauritania to top group

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Ibrahima Kone keeps up his scoring run as Mali comfortably beat Mauritania 2-0 to top Group F at the Africa Cup of Nations.

Afcon 2021: The Gambia net late winner against Tunisia

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The Gambia score an injury-time winner against Tunisia to consigns the north Africans to a last 16 tie against Nigeria at the Nations Cup

Rare twin elephants born in Kenya

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Twins account for only 1% of elephant births, with the last known birth recorded in 2006.

Ghana blast: Many feared dead after huge explosion near Bogoso

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Videos show many destroyed buildings after a truck carrying explosives to a gold mine hit a motorbike.

Afcon 2021: Equatorial Guinea progress at expense of Sierra Leone

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Equatorial Guinea reach the last 16 at the Africa Cup of Nations after beating Sierra Leone - a result which eliminates the Leone Stars.

Afcon 2021: Holders Algeria crash out after Ivory Coast defeat

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Defending champions Algeria crash out of the Africa Cup of Nations as they lose their final group match 3-1 against Ivory Coast.

Liberian church stampede kills 29 worshippers in Monrovia

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At least 29 people, including 11 children, die when robbers attack an open-air service, causing panic.