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.

Salomon Kalou: What did the Ivorian make of a season in Brazil?

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Ivory Coast forward Salomon Kalou admits he had a tough season playing for Botafogo in Brazil, which ended in relegation.

Cricket South Africa lodges official complaint over Australian withdrawal

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Cricket South Africa lodges an official complaint with the sport's world governing body over Australia's late withdrawal from planned tour.

Somali capital gunfire amid election protests

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It comes after militiamen attacked army positions, close to the presidential palace, overnight.