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Robert Mugabe

BBC Africa - Tue, 21/11/2017 - 19:14
A look at the career of Robert Mugabe, who has resigned as Zimbabwe's president after 37 years in power.
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UN report urges Sudan to address plight of millions of displaced people in Darfur

UN News Centre - Africa - Tue, 21/11/2017 - 06:00
The United Nations human rights office has called on the Government of Sudan to pursue effective, transparent and durable policies to enable the 2.6 million people who have been internally displaced by the long-running conflict in Darfur to return home voluntarily or to reintegrate into host communities.
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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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