Nigeria kidnappings: The Chibok captive who defied Boko Haram

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Naomi Adamu was abducted by Islamist militants from Chibok, Nigeria, in 2014 and spent three years in captivity.

Bata explosion: Equatorial Guinea death toll rises to 98

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Over 600 people were injured in the huge explosion at a military base in the city of Bata.

Senegal protests: Ousmane Sonko calls for bigger protests after rape charge

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Ousmane Sonko is released on bail for alleged rape - a charge he says is politically motivated.

Motsepe to become Caf president as Ahmad appeal fails

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South Africa's Patrice Motsepe will become Caf president on Friday after Ahmad's Fifa ban is reduced, but not overturned, by the Court of Arbitration for Sport.

Motsepe to become Caf president as Ahmad appeal fails

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South Africa's Patrice Motsepe will become Caf president on Friday after Ahmad's Fifa ban is reduced, but not overturned, by the Court of Arbitration for Sport.

Meet Zinhle Ndawonde the rugby playing firefighter

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South African Zinhle Ndawonde combines playing one of the world's toughest sports with one of the world's toughest jobs.

Yemen war: Many feared dead after fire at migrant detention centre

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As many as 30 people may have died at the facility, which was holding migrants mostly from Ethiopia.

The woman with HIV helping others have a ‘good death’

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In the country with the world's highest prevalence of HIV, Thembi Nkambule doesn't want people to die of Aids ashamed and alone.

Bata explosion: Equatorial Guinea blasts kill 31

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Officials say badly stored dynamite at a military base and stubble burning caused the explosions.

Senegal protests: The country is ‘on the verge of an apocalypse’

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A top official gives a stark warning after at least five people die in anti-government protests.