Winds lash Madagascar’s coast as Cyclone Freddy makes landfall

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Gusts above130km/h (81mph) cause a storm surge, ripping off roofs and killing at least four people.

Malawi benefits from Scotland’s climate fund – President Chakwera

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President Chakwera says a Scottish fund for poor countries hit by climate change has helped Malawi.

Kenya to investigate ‘sex for work’ exposed in BBC tea documentary

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Parliament orders an inquiry after dozens of women speak of abuse on British-operated tea farms.

International Mother Day: Kenyan Lily Mugane on teaching her kids Kikuyu

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Kenyan Lily Mugane reveals the importance of teaching her children their mother tongue - Kikuyu.

What’s behind Kenya’s banditry problem?

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Kenya’s military and police units have been deployed to fight bandits and cattle rustlers in the northern region.

Nigerian organ donor plot victim begged police for help, court told

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A Nigerian man has told a jury he ran away and slept rough before going to a police station for help.

Ghanaian footballer Christian Atsu: ‘You served our country well. Rest in peace’

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The body of Ghanaian footballer Christian Atsu was found almost two weeks after the Turkey earthquake.

Libya search for homegrown coach as Corentin Martins departs

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Libya's men's national team are looking for a new coach after the departure of Frenchman Corentin Martins, with officials searching closer to home for his replacement.

Ghanaian footballer Christian Atsu: ‘You served our country well. Rest in peace’

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The body of Ghanaian footballer Christian Atsu was found almost two weeks after the Turkey earthquake.

Algeria jails journalist Ihsane el-Kadi as old guard asserts power

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The "preventative detention" of a veteran journalist suggests not much has changed in Algeria.