How South African police are tackling pangolin smugglers

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The pangolin is said to be the world's most trafficked mammal. The BBC filmed a rescue operation.

The Burundian refugee soap maker who is fighting coronavirus in Kenya

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Chemistry student Innocent Havyarimana started a thriving business in a Kenyan refugee camp.

Laurent Kabila: DR Congo frees soldiers linked to assassination

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Speculation continues over who gave the orders for the 2001 shooting of Laurent Kabila.

Luvo Manyonga: South Africa long jump star given provisional anti-doping ban

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South Africa's Olympic long jump silver medallist Luvo Manyonga could face a two-year ban after three breaches of anti-doping rules in 12 months.

Mbaye Leye: The Senegalese taking the next step for African coaches

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As Senegal's Mbaye Leye wins his first match in charge of Standard Liege as he hopes to take a big step for African coaches.

Uganda elections 2021: Five things you should know

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Five things you should know about the upcoming elections in Uganda.

Tough task for Senegal’s Teungueth in Champs League as Berkane given bye in Confed Cup

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Senegal's Teungueth are drawn in a tough Champions League group as Renaissance Berkane are handed a bye in the Confederation Cup.

UK drops tanker ‘hijacking’ case against stowaways

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The men were detained when special forces stormed the Nave Andromeda off the Isle of Wight.

Africa’s week in pictures: 1 – 7 January 2021

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A selection of the week's best photos from across the continent and beyond.

The airman from Sierra Leone who was shot down over Nazi Germany

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The amazing life of Johnny Smythe - RAF officer, prisoner of war and a father of the Windrush generation.