Ronald Reagan called Africans at UN ‘monkeys’, tapes reveal

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The former US president made the comment in a 1971 phone call, newly-unearthed recordings reveal.

Migrant crisis: Self-immolation exposes UN failures in Libya

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A Somali man held in a detention centre burns himself to death, leading to renewed criticism of EU and UN policy.

How I save babies’ lives using GPS trackers

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In rural Kenya, nomadic women can now get the maternal care they need - thanks to GPS.

Ebola crisis: Second death confirmed in DR Congo border city of Goma

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The death in the city of Goma, home to two million people, raises fears the illness could spread.

Ebola crisis: Second case confirmed in DR Congo border city of Goma

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The confirmation in the city of Goma raises fears the illness could spread.

Sudan suspends schools after student killings

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The authorities suspend classes nationwide amid unrest over the killing of four student protesters.

Sudan suspends schools after student killings

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Sudan suspends all schools and colleges nationwide amid unrest over killing of four student protesters on Sunday

Caster Semenya to miss World Championships after court ruling

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Caster Semenya says she will not defend her World Championship title after another blow in her challenge to controversial rules.

Mauritania releases Facebook blogger convicted of blasphemy

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The Mauritanian blogger spent five years in jail over a Facebook post about the Prophet Muhammad.

Desire Oparanozie demands equal pay for Nigeria’s women’s side

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Super Falcons captain Desire Oparanozie demands Nigeria's women's team are paid the same as their male counterparts.