MV Wakashio: Mauritius locals scramble to stop oil spill

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The MV Wakashio, which ran aground on a coral reef on 25 July, is now leaking oil off the island.

Chad prison deaths: Report disputed claim of mass poisoning

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Prosecutors in Chad had suggested 44 prisoners killed themselves, but a new report says otherwise.

Letter from Africa: ‘How I helped put Gambians on Google Maps’

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A journalist is instrumental in the introduction of an address system which could help save lives.

Coronavirus: Fact-checking fake stories in Africa

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We've taken a look into some of the most widely-shared false stories about the pandemic across Africa.

Africa Olympic stories: Sizwe Ndlovu overcomes racism and poverty to win gold in 2012

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South African rower Sizwe Ndlovu on overcoming racism and poverty to win a historical gold medal at the 2012 Olympics.

Africa Olympic stories: Sizwe Ndlovu overcomes racism and poverty to win gold in 2012

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South African rower Sizwe Ndlovu on overcoming racism and poverty to win a historical gold medal at the 2012 Olympics.

Mogadishu: Several killed in attack at Somali military base

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The militant group Al-Shabab has said it was behind the explosion that rocked the capital Mogadishu.

Talking about Beyoncé’s Black Is King

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A student, a professor and a film director react to Beyoncé's visual album, Black Is King.

MV Wakashio: Mauritius declares emergency as stranded ship leaks oil

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Mauritius declares a state of emergency after Japanese-owned carrier MV Wakashio starts leaking oil.

Coronavirus in South Africa: Why the vuvuzelas fell silent

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The country's fight against Covid-19 was initially celebrated, but the public mood has now soured.