Africa’s data gap: Measuring the cost of not counting the dead

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Just eight countries in Africa have adequate death registration systems, a BBC investigation finds.

Tigray crisis: ‘Overwhelming’ humanitarian needs in Ethiopia’s region

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The Red Cross tells the BBC there are major food and medical care problems in the war-torn region.

Seven Niger election officials killed by landmine on poll day

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It is not known whether the seven electoral commission employees who died were deliberately targeted.

Seven die in Nigerian Air Force Abuja plane crash

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The military plane crashed short of the runway in the capital Abuja, after reporting engine failure.

Lloyd’s seeks archivist to investigate slave trade links

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The specialist insurance market has previously apologised for historical links to the slave trade.

Covid: WHO pleads with Tanzania to start reporting cases

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Tanzania is one of the few countries in the world to not publish data on Covid-19 cases.

Covid-19 vaccinations: African nations miss WHO target

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Most African countries are behind with their Covid vaccinations and have now missed two global targets.

Algeria’s protests are back and the president is worried

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The Hirak movement marks its second anniversary with hopes of a rebirth despite appeasement efforts.

Somalia: Opposition protesters run from government gunfire

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Heavy gunfire has broken out in Somalia's capital as opposition leaders defied a ban on public gatherings to protest about delayed elections.

Tshegofatso Pule murder: Man jailed for killing pregnant 28-year-old

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Mzikayise Malephane told a South African court he was paid by Ms Pule's ex-boyfriend to kill her.