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Swapping US job to grow pineapples in Ghana

Fri, 29/07/2016 - 15:50
Emmanuel Koranteng explains why he gave up his accountant job in the US and to help his father grow pineapples in Ghana.
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Five tips for South African farming success

Fri, 29/07/2016 - 14:45
Dimakatso Nono, 34, left her job in finance to return to the family farm in South Africa and gives five tips on how to succeed as a farmer.
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Kenya's flourishing camel milk industry

Fri, 29/07/2016 - 14:22
Despite the country's drought, some Kenyans are turning camel milk into a viable commercial business.
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Why some South African farmers are producing mohair

Fri, 29/07/2016 - 14:22
A much-sought-after natural fibre in the fashion world is mohair. Made from Angora goats, South Africa is the world's leading producer of it.
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Africa's top shots

Fri, 29/07/2016 - 12:48
A selection of the best photos from across Africa this week.
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'Taxi service for migrants'

Thu, 28/07/2016 - 01:59
African migrants remain as determined as ever to reach Europe from Libya despite the growing number of deaths at sea.
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Model mission

Wed, 27/07/2016 - 01:43
South Sudanese supermodel’s quest to build bridges between two worlds.
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Bedroom battleground

Wed, 27/07/2016 - 01:26
In our series of letters from African journalists, Ghanaian writer Elizabeth Ohene considers a dilemma over possible malaria prevention.
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Congo star Koffi Olomide detained after 'kicking assault'

Tue, 26/07/2016 - 19:32
Musician Koffi Olomide is in custody in DR Congo, days after he was deported from Kenya for allegedly kicking one of his dancers.
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US president's half-brother, Malik Obama, 'voting for Trump'

Tue, 26/07/2016 - 17:46
US President Barack Obama's half-brother, Malik Obama, says he will vote for Donald Trump because he "comes across as a straightforward guy".
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South Africa sacked reporters win SABC censorship case

Tue, 26/07/2016 - 16:33
South Africa's public broadcaster is ordered to reinstate four journalists sacked for speaking out against censorship at the corporation.
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Malawian 'hyena man' arrested for having sex with children

Tue, 26/07/2016 - 14:53
An HIV-positive Malawian, who says he is paid to have sex with children as part of initiation traditions, is arrested on the orders of the president.
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Somalia attack: Twin car bombs explode by Mogadishu airport

Tue, 26/07/2016 - 13:41
At least 13 people have been killed in two car bomb attacks near the main entrance of the airport in Mogadishu, Somali police say.
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Mamelodi Sundowns close in on last-four spot

Tue, 26/07/2016 - 10:45
Mamelodi Sundowns will seal top spot in Champions League Group B and a semi-finals place with a draw against Zamalek.
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Fifa World Cup: Africa will get two extra places if tournament expands - Infantino

Tue, 26/07/2016 - 10:31
Africa will get two extra World Cup places should the tournament expand to 40 teams from 2026, says Fifa boss Gianni Infantino.
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South Sudan: Salva Kiir removes Riek Machar as deputy leader

Mon, 25/07/2016 - 23:32
South Sudan's President Salva Kiir removes Riek Machar as first vice president, two weeks after the rival leaders' forces clashed in the capital.
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The Dadaab camp runners aiming for Rio

Mon, 25/07/2016 - 20:39
The remarkable story of two refugees from Sudan aiming to make Olympic history.
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Chris Froome's South African school celebrates Tour de France win

Mon, 25/07/2016 - 18:42
Students at Chris Froome's former school in South Africa celebrate his victory Tour de France.
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Ghanaians Medeama aim for semi-finals place

Mon, 25/07/2016 - 14:22
Victory for hosts Medeama over Young Africans will bring them into contention for a Confederation Cup semi-finals place.
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South Africa's gay radio station makes waves

Mon, 25/07/2016 - 02:44
Africa’s only gay radio station broadcasts from South Africa, trying to counter homophobia and break down stereotypes.
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