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UN chief stresses 'mutually supportive' nature of Africa's free trade and industrialization

UN News Centre - Africa - Mon, 20/11/2017 - 06:00
Africa&#39s industrial development and proposed continental free trade would complement each other, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres said Monday, marking the UN-proclaimed day for Africa&#39s industrialization.
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UN chief 'horrified' at buying and selling of African migrants in Libya

UN News Centre - Africa - Mon, 20/11/2017 - 06:00
Expressing horror at news reports and videos showing African migrants in Libya allegedly being sold as slaves, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on Monday called on the authorities to urgently investigate the situation and bring the perpetrators to justice.
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Continuing support for Burundi political process only way forward, Security Council told

UN News Centre - Africa - Mon, 20/11/2017 - 06:00
Despite challenges towards inclusive dialogue in Burundi, the United Nations must continue to support the political process there, the Organization&#39s envoy to the east African country told the Security Council on Monday.
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Zimbabweans gather for 'death of a dynasty'

BBC Africa - Sat, 18/11/2017 - 23:00
Thousands in Zimbabwe have gathered to celebrate the army's takeover of the country.
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Azzedine Alaïa: Popular Tunisian couturier dies aged 77

BBC Africa - Sat, 18/11/2017 - 22:03
The fashion world mourns a designer whose clients included Lady Gaga, Rihanna and Michelle Obama.
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Zimbabwe crowds rejoice as they demand end to Mugabe rule

BBC Africa - Sat, 18/11/2017 - 19:28
Pressure grows on President Mugabe to stand aside, with crowds marching on his office and residence.
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Anne Soy: Freedom frenzy grips Zimbabwe

BBC Africa - Sat, 18/11/2017 - 18:46
The BBC's Anne Soy meets jubilant Zimbabweans hoping for change after the army takeover.
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Zimbabwe: 'Freedom has finally come to Zimbabwe'

BBC Africa - Sat, 18/11/2017 - 17:52
There is widespread jubilation in the capital Harare, as people take to the streets calling on President Mugabe to stand down.
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Libya migrant 'slave market' footage sparks outrage

BBC Africa - Sat, 18/11/2017 - 14:09
The African Union voices anger after a CNN report appears to show African men being sold at auction.
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Kenya name Paul Put as new coach of Harambee Stars

BBC Africa - Sat, 18/11/2017 - 13:42
Kenya's Football Federation confirm the appointment of Belgian Paul Put as the new head coach of the Harambee Stars.
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Zimbabwe crisis: 'People sense Robert Mugabe is gone'

BBC Africa - Sat, 18/11/2017 - 11:13
Protests turn to celebrations on the streets of Zimbabwe's capital Harare.
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'That is amazing!' - ex-Afoty winner Kanu stuns Chelsea

BBC Africa - Sat, 18/11/2017 - 10:25
Archive footage of former African Footballer of the Year Nwankwo Kanu scoring a superb hat-trick for Arsenal against Chelsea in 1999.
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Trump puts elephant trophy imports on hold

BBC Africa - Sat, 18/11/2017 - 03:52
The US president's move comes a day after US hunters were told they could import elephant trophies.
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1 to 231 million

BBC Africa - Sat, 18/11/2017 - 02:07
The statistics that explain how things have got so bad in Zimbabwe.
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Gamer predicts that eSports is going to be 'bigger than soccer'

BBC Africa - Sat, 18/11/2017 - 02:04
A day in the life of Travis "Castaway" Waters, the South African who gets paid to play video games.
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Fire rips through Cameroon parliament

BBC Africa - Fri, 17/11/2017 - 20:10
An investigation is under way into the blaze which began in the capital, Yaoundé, in the early hours of this morning.
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Kenya election: Five dead as Raila Odinga returns home

BBC Africa - Fri, 17/11/2017 - 18:25
Police say violent mob stoned victims to death, but reports say at least two bodies were riddled with bullet holes.
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Visibility poor

BBC Africa - Fri, 17/11/2017 - 18:01
A shortage of weather data is holding back many African economies. Some start-ups are changing this.
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Power cut

BBC Africa - Fri, 17/11/2017 - 17:09
Where do world leaders go when they're cast out of power and need to find a safe haven fast?
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Respect your elders: Why cultural norms benefit Mugabe

BBC Africa - Fri, 17/11/2017 - 17:08
Why political veterans like Robert Mugabe still command the respect and goodwill of their opponents.
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