Zambian jailed gay couple pardoned in presidential amnesty

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Their 15-year sentence triggered a diplomatic row resulting in the recalling of the US ambassador.

Coronavirus: Egypt doctors accuse government over medics’ deaths

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A union says the health ministry bears "full responsibility" for doctors' deaths from Covid-19.

Trafficked Nigerian women rescued from Lebanon

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The 50 return home a month after a woman working as a maid in Beirut was put up for sale on Facebook.

Trafficked Nigerian women rescued from Lebanon

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The 50 return home a month after a woman working as a maid in Beirut was put up for sale on Facebook.

Coronavirus in South Africa: Smokers fume at cigarette ban

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The government is to ease lockdown restrictions and allow the sale of alcohol - but not cigarettes.

Coronavirus in Sudan exposes new leaders

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Some medics have refused to work and elderly people have been dying, writes Zeinab Mohammed Salih.

Coronavirus in South Africa: President Ramaphosa says outbreak will get worse

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Cyril Ramaphosa nevertheless announces an easing of the lockdown, and that alcohol sales can resume.

South African President Ramaphosa says outbreak will get worse

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Cyril Ramaphosa said the worst is still ahead while announcing an ease in lockdown measures.

Coronavirus in South Africa: Outbreak closes AngloGold Ashanti mine

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The Mponeng mine, the world's deepest, only resumed operations in April following a national lockdown.

Eid al-Fitr celebrations in Africa – amid coronavirus

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With mosques closed in some countries because of Covid-19, Eid feels a bit different this year.