Europe migrant crisis: More than 500 people rescued off Italian island

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Italian coastguards rescue 539 people from a small fishing boat believed to have set off from Libya.

Strictly: Why are South African dancers so popular?

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As Strictly prepares to return to our screens next month another South African dancer has joined the professionals.

Serra Leone’s chimpanzees: The newly weds who set up a sanctuary

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A couple who 30 years ago bought an abused chimpanzee are now trying to save a subspecies.

Kenyans stranded overnight in Mombasa Road traffic jam in Nairobi

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Nairobi is notorious for its traffic jams but this was the worst many residents can remember.

Kenya: How orphaned elephants’ need for milk is empowering Samburu women

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Kenya's Samburu women say selling goats' milk to an elephant sanctuary gives them independence.

Nigeria: Gunmen free kidnapped schoolchildren

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The community paid a ransom and even bought motorbikes for the kidnappers, the head teacher says.

Africa’s week in pictures: 20-26 August 2021

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A selection of the best photos from the African continent and beyond.

Powerlifter Tijani wins Africa’s first Paralympic gold

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Nigerian powerlifter Latifat Tijani becomes the first African to win gold at Tokyo 2020 Paralympics.

Caf urges UK government to allow players’ release

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The UK government should exempt African international footballers to allow them to travel to World Cup qualifiers, Caf says.

New species of ancient four-legged whale discovered in Egypt

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The three-metre whale was found in Egypt and has been named after Anubis, the ancient god of death.