Cyclone Idai: How prepared was southern Africa?

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The tropical cyclone took governments by surprise and caused widespread destruction across the region.

In pictures: The lifeguards of Lagos

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The men who watch over the Atlantic Ocean, saving the lives of the swimmers of Nigeria's main city.

Mali attack: More than 130 Fulani villagers killed

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Attackers dressed as traditional hunters target Fulani villagers in the Mopti region.

2019 Africa Cup of Nations: Guinea-Bissau and Namibia qualify

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Guinea-Bissau and Namibia qualify for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations from Group K on Saturday, with Mozambique narrowly missing out.

2019 Africa Cup of Nations: Cameroon beat Comoros 3-0 to qualify

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Cameroon secure their place at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt with a 3-0 win over Comoros in Yaounde on Saturday in the final Group B qualifier.

Somalia’s al-Shabab militants attack ministry

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A deputy minister is among several killed in a bomb attack on government offices in the capital.

2019 Africa Cup of Nations: Burundi seal historic qualification

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Burundi qualify for the Africa Cup of Nations finals for the first time in their history with a 1-1 draw at home to Gabon who have been eliminated.

Cyclone Idai: Scores more deaths reported in Mozambique

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At least 700 people have now been declared dead across Mozambique, Zimbabwe and Malawi.

Meet the world-famous Watoto Children’s Choir

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The Watoto Children's Choir was set up to help some of the estimated two million orphans in Uganda.

Cyclone Idai: Cholera cases reported in storm-hit Mozambique

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Cases are reported in the flooded port city of Beira, a week after it was hit by a deadly cyclone.