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88 dead elephants discovered in poaching hot spots in Botswana, Africa

Mon, 02/25/2019 - 06:27
Scientist Mike Chase says during a recent aerial wildlife survey he found the remains of 88 elephants at poaching hot spots in northern Botswana. The government denies the claims.
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Botswana elephant poaching 'no hoax'

Mon, 02/25/2019 - 01:39
A study confirms one of the last elephant sanctuaries in Africa has "a significant poaching problem".
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Harry and Meghan meet Moroccan schoolgirls

Sun, 02/24/2019 - 23:28
The Duchess of Sussex's pregnancy was celebrated with a special ceremony at an educational charity.
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South Africa's Cyril Ramaphosa names special tribunal to recover corruption proceeds

Sun, 02/24/2019 - 19:16
President Ramaphosa wants corruption cases to be fast-tracked so proceeds can be recovered quickly.
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Duke and Duchess of Sussex support Morocco girls' school

Sun, 02/24/2019 - 18:57
The duchess was given a traditional henna tattoo, which is intended to bring luck to her first child.
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Uzoho wins appeal against one-match ban

Sun, 02/24/2019 - 17:43
Nigeria's Francis Uzoho free to play but Cypriot club Anorthosis lose their bid to overturn a nine-point deduction linked to goalkeeper's health certificate
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Ismaily draw first match after Champions League reinstatement

Sun, 02/24/2019 - 16:26
A late own goal sees Egyptian club draw 1-1 with CS Constantine on their return to Champions League following previous disqualification
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Fespaco: Africa's largest film festival turns 50

Sun, 02/24/2019 - 14:09
Some 100,000 people are expected to attend 450 film screenings at the Fespaco festival in Burkina Faso.
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Nigeria election 2019: Counting under way

Sun, 02/24/2019 - 12:19
Counting is under way in most parts of the country but voting is extended to a second day in some areas.
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Senegal presidential election gets under way

Sun, 02/24/2019 - 10:44
President Macky Sall is seeking a second term and faces four challengers in his bid.
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Duke and Duchess of Sussex: Harry and Meghan arrive in Morocco

Sat, 02/23/2019 - 23:44
The royal couple land in Casablanca for a three-day trip focused on gender equality.
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Alhaji Kamara: Sierra Leone forward hopes to resurrect career in Denmark

Sat, 02/23/2019 - 14:37
Sierra Leone striker Alhaji Kamara, who defied a medical diagnosis to continue playing football, hopes to resurrect his career at Danish club Vendsyssel.
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Man Utd v Liverpool: Mo Salah says Red Devils 'want to stop us from winning Premier League title'

Sat, 02/23/2019 - 13:59
Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah says Man Utd will do all they can to stop Jurgen Klopp's side from winning the Premier League title as the sides prepare to face each other on Sunday.
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Kgatlana and Motlhalo: South African duo seal move to China

Sat, 02/23/2019 - 13:31
African Women's Player of the Year Thembi Kgatlana and her South African compatriot Linda Motlhalo both join Chinese club Beijing BG Phoenix FC.
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Nigeria election 2019: Atiku Abubakar challenges Muhammadu Buhari

Sat, 02/23/2019 - 07:41
President Muhammadu Buhari is up against ex-Vice President Atiku Abubakar as he seeks a second term.
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Mixed race in the UK: 'Wizkid and Afrobeats make me proud of my Nigerian heritage'

Sat, 02/23/2019 - 01:45
Mixed-race sisters Monifa and Naima discuss what it's like growing up half-Nigerian, half-English.
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Algerians protest against Bouteflika's bid for fifth term

Fri, 02/22/2019 - 22:01
National demonstrations sparked as President Abdelaziz Bouteflika, 81, looks to extend his rule.
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Sudan's Omar al-Bashir declares state of emergency

Fri, 02/22/2019 - 21:59
President Omar al-Bashir dismisses the federal government and sacks all state governors.
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Botswana's elephant hunting dilemma

Fri, 02/22/2019 - 19:25
What will be the impact on communities and the economy if the ban on hunting elephants is lifted?
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Caster Semenya being 'targeted' by IAAF, says Bryan Habana

Fri, 02/22/2019 - 13:29
South African rugby star Bryan Habana asks if Caster Semenya is being specifically targeted by the governing body of athletics, the IAAF.
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