Ethiopia’s Tigray crisis: Debretsion Gebremichael, the man at the heart of the conflict

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War veteran and ex-minister Debretsion Gebremichael now leads the struggle against the government.

Kenyan online cartel is luring girls to orgies, police warn

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Police say they have rescued teenage girls being targeted online during the coronavirus lockdown.

Canary Islands to provide emergency shelter for 7,000 migrants

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The Spanish island chain has been overwhelmed by more than 18,000 arrivals this year.

Tigray crisis: Three consequences of the crisis in Ethiopia

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Three consequences of the ongoing crisis in Tigray.

Ethiopia crisis: Ceasefire calls as army claims progress in Tigray

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Aid agencies say they are unable to reach civilians affected by fierce fighting in the Tigray region.

Nigerian Precious Achiuwa talks about being snapped up by Miami Heat from the NBA draft.

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Nigerian Precious Achiuwa talks about being snapped up by Miami Heat from the NBA draft.

Egypt arrests: UN condemns detention of human rights advocates

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Three members of the Egyptian Initiative for Personal Rights, including its head, have been detained.

Bobi Wine protests: Shoot to kill defended by Uganda minister

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The security minister says "police have a right to kill you" after 28 protesters died in clashes.

Ibrahim Omer: Former Eritrean refugee who’s New Zealand’s first African MP

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Ibrahim Omer fled Eritrea as a refugee making his way to New Zealand and becoming the country's first ever African MP.

Africa’s week in pictures: 13 – 19 November 2020

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