UK parliament debates Libyan slave trade

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MPs call on the government to put pressure on Libya to end the slave trade.

Uganda MPs vote to scrap presidential age limit

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The vote means 73-year-old President Yoweri Museveni can seek re-election for a sixth term in 2021.

Caf president Ahmad reiterates Cameroon 2019 warning

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Confederation of African Football president Ahmad reiterates his warning to Cameroon over the hosting of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations.

Fifa appoints normalisation committee to run Mali Football Association

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Fifa appoints a normalisation committee to run the Malian Football Association to organise elections to be held before 30 April 2018.

Eni and Shell on trial in Italy over Nigeria ‘corruption’

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Eni and Shell deny claims in Italy that they paid a huge bribe to secure a Nigerian oilfield.

Dino Melaye under fire in Nigeria for rap video with Kach

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A Nigerian senator Dino Melaye is facing criticisms for his cameo appearance in a musical video.

Kenya’s Dream City nightclub in Kisumu hit by deadly fire

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At least two people are killed and others feared trapped in the building, police say.

Ahmed Rouaba: Defying the odds to become mayor in Algeria

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Zahia Benkara was hated by both religious conservatives and secular society. So how did she win?

Why are Uganda’s politicians smashing plates?

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Utensils and bottles of urine were also allegedly found in parliament as politicians expressed their disapproval.

‘Race abuse’ row after Burundian’s death

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A video shows a brawl breaking out after the Australian man insults teenagers whose friend had drowned.