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Why farms in Zimbabwe were confiscated

Thu, 06/21/2018 - 22:50
As farmers are offered new leases, BBC Rewind looks at the background to the issue.
Categories: Africa

Riek Machar: South Sudan warlord turned peacemaker?

Thu, 06/21/2018 - 17:18
Riek Machar has been a central figure in Sudanese and South Sudanese politics for around three decades.
Categories: Africa

Salva Kiir: South Sudan's president in a cowboy hat

Thu, 06/21/2018 - 17:10
Find out about the rebel commander who became the first president of Africa's newest country and has presided over its descent into civil war.
Categories: Africa

Ghanaian denied UK visa to save sister's life

Thu, 06/21/2018 - 16:32
Shirley Kordie's brother Joseph is a "perfect" stem cell match and is ready to donate.
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The true cost of a dream Ugandan wedding

Thu, 06/21/2018 - 16:16
The desire for the perfect day has led to a boom in Uganda’s wedding industry - but these events come at a cost.
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Akon to build 'real Wakanda' in Senegal

Thu, 06/21/2018 - 15:02
The multi-platinum selling artist announces his own cryptocurrency and city - both named after himself.
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2018 Fifa World Cup: Why aren’t black managers invited to the party?

Thu, 06/21/2018 - 11:31
Only one of the 32 teams at the world's biggest football tournament has a black manager, reflecting a historical lack of opportunities for minority professionals in all levels of the game.
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Cecafa reschedules 2018 Women's Challenge Cup

Thu, 06/21/2018 - 10:54
The postponed east and central African women's regional championship will now kick off on July 19 in Rwanda
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World Cup 2018: Nigeria v Iceland

Thu, 06/21/2018 - 10:04
Preview followed by live coverage of Friday's World Cup game between Nigeria and Iceland.
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The small Kenyan town that churns out champions

Thu, 06/21/2018 - 09:47
Iten in Kenya has produced 30% of the country's Olympic and world champion athletes
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Have Zimbabwe's generals turned into democrats?

Thu, 06/21/2018 - 01:33
As Zimbabwe heads towards election season, have Robert Mugabe's supporters really turned into democrats?
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Medecins Sans Frontieres staff 'used local prostitutes'

Thu, 06/21/2018 - 01:18
Female former employees tell the BBC's Victoria Derbyshire programme the behaviour was widespread.
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Meet the Kenyan man who writes upside down

Thu, 06/21/2018 - 01:08
Daniel Mirera has been writing upside down since he was a child.
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Algeria turns off internet for high school exams

Thu, 06/21/2018 - 00:19
Both mobile and fixed internet lines were shut off for two hours nationwide during key school tests.
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Inside South Sudan's civil war

Wed, 06/20/2018 - 18:35
The BBC gains rare access to the world's youngest nation, torn apart by five years of civil war.
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'Of course Senegal will win the World Cup' - Fans react to opening game win

Wed, 06/20/2018 - 16:59
Senegal beat Poland 2-1 in their opening game of the World Cup, and one fan in Dakar thinks they can go all the way.
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Aliou Cisse: Senegal boss 'certain' African team will win World Cup

Wed, 06/20/2018 - 15:39
Senegal manager Aliou Cisse says he is "certain" that an African team will eventually win the World Cup.
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World Cup 2018: Portugal v Morocco - rate the players

Wed, 06/20/2018 - 14:14
Give your player ratings out of 10 for Portugal v Morocco in the World Cup group match.
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UK's Lord Sugar apologises for Senegal tweet

Wed, 06/20/2018 - 13:58
Lord Sugar is criticised for an "unhelpful and ignorant" tweet comparing Senegal's World Cup team to "beach sellers in Marbella".
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How Senegal's coach Aliou Cisse became a meme

Wed, 06/20/2018 - 12:47
Aliou Cisse's touchline fist pump is receiving a lot of love.
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