Ivory Coast conflict: Gbagbo ally jailed over Novotel hotel murders

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Four businessmen, including two French nationals, were seized from a top Ivory Coast hotel in 2011.

Luvo Ntezo: ‘A good sommelier is a good storyteller’

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Luvo Ntezo talks about the role of a wine waiter and what makes a good bottle.

Swallows grab famous win over AC Leopards

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Former winners AC Leopards are knocked out of the Confederation Cup by Swaziland's Mbabane Swallows who reach the group phase of the tournament.

Africa’s top shots

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A selection of the best photos from across Africa this week.

The Nigerian woman standing up to Boko Haram

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Meet the woman vigilante who isn't afraid to join the hunt for Boko Haram militants in Nigeria.

Inside the Nigerian flat full of cash in Lagos

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Millions of dollars worth of cash are discovered in a flat in Lagos, Nigeria.

Egypt lawyer gets 10 years, social media ban for Facebook posts

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The 10-year sentence shows how the government is using terror laws to silence critics, Amnesty says.

Migrant crisis: ‘Nearly 100 missing after Libya boat sinks’

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Children are among those missing after the boat sank near the capital, Libya's coastguard says.

African supermodel Maria Borges on cover of Elle magazine

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Maria Borges says it is an honour to be the first African on the front of the magazine in 20 years.

Egypt Coptic Church cuts back Easter celebrations after attacks

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Celebrations will be limited to prayers mourning the victims of last weekend's twin bombings.