Somalia’s first female pilot: ‘People thought it was a man flying the plane’

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Asli Hassan Abade made history in 1976 by becoming the first female military pilot in Somalia and in Africa.

Rwandan genocide fugitive Protais Mpiranya confirmed dead

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Protais Mpiranya led the presidential guard that killed the then-PM and 10 Belgian peacekeepers.

Floribert Chebeya: DR Congo policeman sentenced to death for murder

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The body of Floribert Chebeya was found bound and gagged in his car, triggering national outrage.

Google Translate adds 24 new languages

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Ten African languages are among the additions to the US tech giant's interpretation tool.

Ipob: Nigerian ‘media warriors’ call for killings on social media over Biafra

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The BBC investigates a network of Nigerian separatists outside the country urging violence online.

Floyd Mayweather plans to open boxing academy in Nigeria

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American Floyd Mayweather is planning to establish a boxing academy in Nigeria, Africa's most populous country.

Astou Sokhna’s death: Three Senegal midwives convicted

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There was national outrage when Astou Sokhna and her unborn baby died after a traumatic labour.

Al Ahly appeal to Cas about African Champions League final in Morocco

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Egyptian club Al Ahly appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport over the decision to host the African Champions League final in Morocco.

Kevin Anderson: South African reflects on retirement aged 35

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South African Kevin Anderson says he decided to call time on his tennis career aged 35 as his passion and determination had dipped.

Who really discovered Tutankhamun’s tomb?

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On 100th anniversary of the discovery of Tutankhamun's tomb, we explore the forgotten Egyptians that were there.