How a Nigerian scheme forged in war creates billionaires

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A Nigerian professor thinks this scheme should be taught across Africa to help tackle unemployment.

Chad claims win over rebels after President Déby’s death

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The conflict with rebels culminated in the death of President Déby on the battlefield last month.

South Sudan’s president Salva Kiir dissolves parliament

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It paves the way to appoint MPs from across the civil divide, fulfilling a promise made in a peace deal.

Guinea gold mine collapse: 15 dead in Siguiri

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Overhanging rocks crushed some victims and buried others inside the clandestine mine.

Kenneth who? How Africans are forgetting their history

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When Zambia's founding president celebrated his 97th birthday, some people had never heard of him.

Nigeria Rivers attack: Gunmen kill at least seven police officers

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The attackers opened fire at a checkpoint and two police stations amid a surge in separatist violence.

Fears for South Africa security guard’s safety after escaping ambush

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Security van driver believes he is being threatened after footage showed him coming under gunshot fire.

Prince Misuzulu named next Zulu king amid family feud

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Prince Misuzulu is now expected to lead the Zulu nation of about 11 million people in South Africa.

Sheikh Ahmad Gumi: The Nigerian cleric who negotiates with bandits

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A Muslim cleric in northern Nigeria is in the eye of the storm for his part in the country's kidnap crisis.

Ghanaian Sabit Abdulai has gone from having no club to B teams to facing Messi

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Ghanaian Sabit Abdulai has overcome paperwork problems that left him clubless to playing for B teams to take on Lionel Messi.