Africa health: Rotavirus vaccine could save 500,000 children a year

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The Indian vaccine, which protects against gastroenteritis caused by rotavirus, was tested in Niger.

British woman denies plotting against Rwanda’s Kagame

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Violette Uwamahoro appears in court in Rwanda's capital Kigali charged with spreading state secrets.

South Africa police warn of taxi rape gang in Johannesburg

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The latest victim appears to be a mother assaulted for four hours in front of her son.

Kenya starts selling bonds via mobile phones

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Kenya is the first country to sell government bonds exclusively to citizens via their phones.

Marc Wilmots wants Yaya Toure to play for Ivory Coast again

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New Ivory Coast coach Marc Wilmots says persuading Yaya Toure to end his international retirement is a top priority.

Safe to drink?

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A recent court case in Nigeria highlights concerns that locally made drinks may be considered unsafe for human consumption.

‘Vegetable ivory’

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A look at how the seed of a South American tree is increasingly being used as an alternative to ivory.

Senegal’s Touba TV blames ‘satanic trick’ for porn gaffe

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A religious TV channel in Senegal blames an unidentified saboteur after it broadcast a porn film.

What’s Up Africa: Should you pay for a prophecy?

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What's up Africa satirist Ikenna Azuike looks at Kenya's prophecies and whether people rely on them more than the weather channel, or their local bookmakers.

Uganda manhunt for police who shot dead girl of three

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Police say the incident is "highly regrettable" and launch a manhunt for four officers.