Ethiopia’s Prince Alemayehu: Buckingham Palace rejects calls to return royal’s body

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Exhuming Prince Alemayehu's body would disrupt the remains of others, Buckingham Palace says.

Dangote oil refinery launched in Nigeria

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It is hoped that the plant will alleviate chronic fuel shortages in Africa's biggest oil producer.

Sudan conflict: The Eritrean refugees caught between two crises

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Thousands of people find themselves stranded in South Sudan after fleeing the conflict to the north.

Sudan conflict: Army fights to keep Wadi Saeedna airbase, residents say

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Paramilitaries are trying to cross the River Nile to reach the air strip, residents say.

Sudan conflict: Warring factions agree seven-day ceasefire, US says

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US State Department urges military leaders to uphold agreement after past failed peace attempts.

Nigeria’s Muhammadu Buhari leaves legacy of kidnapping, inflation and debt

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President Muhammadu Buhari was elected in 2015 on promises to make the country safer and tackle corruption.

G7 Summit: Africa seeks new role as nations eye its resources

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As wealthy nations compete, Africa wants to keep more of the benefits from its natural resources.

Investigation ordered after teenage basketball fan shot dead at Libyan top-flight match

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Prime minister Abdul Hamid Dbeibeh orders investigation after teenager shot in the head following disturbance outside arena.

Anambra attack: Two rescued after shootout at US convoy in Nigeria

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President Buhari vows to bring the culprits to justice days before his time in office ends.

Ken Elliott: Australian hostage, 88, freed by al-Qaeda militants

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Dr Ken Elliott, 88, and his wife were captured in Burkina Faso in 2016.