Ghana basks in Twitter’s surprise choice as Africa HQ

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Start-ups in the West African nation celebrate as others ponder why their countries were snubbed.

Sierra Leone: ‘Covid-19 will go, we need to focus on malaria’

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Dr Faso faces a daily battle to save malaria infected children from dying in this rural hospital in Sierra Leone.

Zanzibar halts fishing as storm Jobo approaches Tanzania

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Jobo is downgraded from a cyclone but heavy rains, strong winds and possible floods are forecast.

Chad after Idriss Déby: African Union urges end to military rule

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After President Idriss Déby was killed by rebels, the army named his son as the new leader.

Heavy rain and flash flooding threaten Tanzania

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Jobo continues to weaken as it approaches coastal areas but disruptive weather is still a possibility. Chris Fawkes has details.

Mental health: Trauma, genocide and my invisible illness

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The BBC's Victoria Uwonkunda fled Rwanda in 1994 but it took time to recognise the impact it had on her.

Cricket SA stripped of right to run sport

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Cricket South Africa has been stripped of its right to administer the game - putting the Proteas' participation in international matches in doubt.

Chad family feud intensifies transition tensions after Idriss Déby’s death

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Efforts to stabilise Chad could be undermined by feuds within the former president's family and the military.

Malaria vaccine hailed as potential breakthrough

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Early trials show Oxford developers may have finally found an effective jab against the disease.

Isa Pantami: The Nigerian minister haunted by extremist views

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Nigeria's government backs Isa Pantami, who has previously expressed support for jihadi groups.