Climate change in Africa: “Trillions of dollars needed” for adaptation

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African Development Bank's President Akinwumi Adesina on why he is still optimistic that Africa will receive the funds needed to adapt to the impact of global climate change.

Sierra Leone tanker explosion: Mass burial in Freetown

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Many of the victims were burnt beyond recognition after fuel leaked and caught fire on Friday.

Meet Siny Samba, a Senegalese entrepreneur who makes baby food from local produce

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Siny Samba set up a baby food business in Senegal, using only unprocessed local produce.

Oscar Pistorius parole process to start in South Africa

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The ex-Paralympian will first have to meet the parents of the woman he murdered, Reeva Steenkamp.

Athol Williams: South Africa corruption whistle-blower flees for his life

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Athol Williams says he has received threats since testifying in a corruption inquiry.

Why Tanzanian Nobel laureate Abdulrazak Gurnah is hardly known back home

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Few of Abdulrazak Gurnah's novels are sold in Tanzania where reading fiction is not popular.

New York marathon: Kenya’s Peres Jepchirchir and Albert Korir claim wins

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Kenya's Peres Jepchirchir won the women's race at the New York City marathon as compatriot Albert Korir claimed the men's title.

In pictures: Thousands join huge pro-government rally in Ethiopia

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The rally comes as rebel Tigrayan forces advance within 300km of the capital Addis Ababa.

Sudan coup: Protesters tear-gassed at rally in Khartoum

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Protesters are demanding the military step back and allow the transition to civilian rule.

Libya’s foreign minister Najla El-Mangoush suspended and grounded

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There has been political infighting after comments she made to the BBC about the 1988 Lockerbie bombing.