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The student trying to solve the food waste crisis

Tue, 08/14/2018 - 01:10
Has a 23-year-old engineering student come up with an invention that could tackle food waste problems?
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Under-20 Women's World Cup: Nigeria earn late draw to progress

Mon, 08/13/2018 - 20:11
Nigeria book their place in the quarter-finals of the Under-20 Women's World Cup in France with a dramatic stoppage-time equaliser in a 1-1 draw with China.
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Liverpool refers Mo Salah to police

Mon, 08/13/2018 - 20:08
The club said it told police about the footage 'and the circumstances surrounding it's capture'.
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Kenya fraud charges over Chinese-funded $3bn railway

Mon, 08/13/2018 - 15:16
Officials are accused of paying compensation for land already owned by the government.
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BBC crew mistaken for ritual killers in Malawi

Mon, 08/13/2018 - 02:30
Journalists investigating a series of mysterious murders in Malawi narrowly escape death.
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Letter from Africa: Heroes and villains of Nigeria's parliament siege

Mon, 08/13/2018 - 02:27
Scenes resembling a coup Nigeria have left many scratching their heads.
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Barcelona win Spanish Super Cup in Morocco

Mon, 08/13/2018 - 00:26
Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen saves a last-minute penalty as they beat Sevilla 2-1 to win the Spanish Super Cup.
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Under-20 Women's World Cup: Ghana end campaign with a win

Sun, 08/12/2018 - 21:34
Ghana end their Under-20 Women's World Cup campaign in France with a victory, beating New Zealand 1-0 in their final Group game.
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Hippo bite kills Chinese tourist in Kenya

Sun, 08/12/2018 - 17:31
The animal turned on the Chinese man after he got too close with his camera at Lake Naivasha.
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Islam Slimani: Leicester City striker joins Fenerbahce on season-long loan

Sun, 08/12/2018 - 17:29
Leicester City striker Islam Slimani joins Turkish side Fenerbahce on a loan deal until the end of the season.
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Joel Obi: Nigerian signs for Italian club Chievo Verona

Sun, 08/12/2018 - 14:57
Italian club Chievo Verona complete the signing of Nigeria's World Cup midfielder Joel Obi from Serie A rivals Torino.
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Teaching children to surf Liberia's wild waves

Sun, 08/12/2018 - 02:14
An African country which has seen civil war and Ebola could be the next surfing hotspot.
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In pictures: Portugal's lingering influence in Zanzibar

Sun, 08/12/2018 - 02:12
A festival in Pemba reveals cultural influences dating back to the 16th Century.
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Sports charity 'on hold' after sprinter's drugs jailing

Sun, 08/12/2018 - 01:27
Marvin Bheka competed on the European athletics circuit after moving to Wales from Zimbabwe.
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Prejuce Nakoulma: Burkina Faso striker leaves Nantes

Sat, 08/11/2018 - 15:06
Nantes confirm that veteran Burkina Faso striker Prejuce Nakoulma has had his contract terminated by the French Ligue 1 club.
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South Africa risks 'Zimbabwe-style land chaos'

Sat, 08/11/2018 - 01:28
President Cyril Ramaphosa is backing a plan to allow land to be taken by the state without compensation.
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Filmmaker Sheila Nortley: I'm a writer, a mother, I'm tall, I'm a Muslim

Sat, 08/11/2018 - 01:09
Filmmaker Sheila Nortley believes that loving yourself and being confident is key to success.
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Head teacher busted sitting student's exam

Fri, 08/10/2018 - 19:14
Burundian Benjamin Manirambona wore a blue uniform to try to blend in with the schoolchildren.
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Kenya tears down 'illegal' upmarket mall

Fri, 08/10/2018 - 17:43
Homes and businesses are earmarked for demolition because they sit on Nairobi wetland.
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Zimbabwe election: MDC's Chamisa mounts legal challenge against result

Fri, 08/10/2018 - 17:41
Top opposition leader Nelson Chamisa files a legal challenge against the 30 July election result.
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