Thailand: Newspaper rebuked over ‘hunts Africans’ headline

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The country's Covid-19 taskforce admonished the paper by saying it was a "poor choice of words."

The drought ravaging East African wildlife and livestock

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At least 26m people are struggling for food across northern Kenya, Somalia and southern Ethiopia.

Africa’s week in pictures: 26 November – 2 December 2021

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

Covid: South Africa new cases double in 24 hours as Omicron spreads

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The new Omicron variant has now become dominant, the country's top medical scientists say.

DRC: Hoja app helping keep Kinshasa taxi users safe

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The Hoja app was launched by two entrepreneurs from the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Ethiopia’s Tigray conflict: Lalibela retaken – government

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Tigray rebels took control of Lalibela, famous for its 13th Century rock-hewn churches, in August.

Nigeria boat capsize: At least 29 die in Kano state

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The boat was carrying more than 50 people, most of whom were heading to an Islamic religious event

Nick Mwendwa: Football Kenya Federation president steps aside after fraud charges

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Nick Mwendwa steps aside as president of Football Kenya Federation (FKF) after being charged with four counts of fraud.

Why Gambians won’t stop voting with marbles

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The Gambia has witnessed a flourishing of democracy but its curious election system remains unchanged.

HIV: The misinformation still circulating in 2021

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Huge progress has been made in treatment, prevention and understanding of HIV - but falsehoods still hurt people living with it.