Ceuta and Melilla: Spain’s enclaves in North Africa

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Moroccans accuse Spain of colonialism by retaining control of Ceuta and Melilla.

Twitter Nigeria: Users struggle to access site after government suspension

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Nigerians are reporting they cannot access the site on their phones after the government suspension.

Baye Modou Fall: The Senegalese convict who says he escaped prison 12 times

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A serial jailbreaker captures Senegal's imagination after escaping from prison yet again.

‘Basketball Africa League completes the basketball pathway’ – Fall

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Basketball Africa League's president Amadou Gallo Fall believes the tournament completes the pathway for the continent's talent.

Egypt: Fire at detention centre kills six teenagers

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Local reports say an initial investigation blamed an electric short-circuit for the fire in Cairo.

Rwanda will play a ‘modest’ role to help ensure the Olympics go ahead

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Rwanda says it is set to play a 'modest' role as hub for vaccination services for those travelling to Tokyo for the 2020 Olympic Games.

Africa’s week in pictures: 28 May – 3 June 2021

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A selection of the week's best photos from across the continent.

West Africa’s Islamist insurgency: Fight at a critical stage

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The multinational effort to stave off an encroaching takeover by Islamist militants faces severe challenges.

France suspends military ties with Mali over coup

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The French government demands guarantees about a return to civilian rule in the West African nation.

Nigeria makes U-turn on hosting African Athletics Championships

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Nigerian authorities say the country will not be able to host the African Athletics Championships after all.