UN ‘very concerned’ after Madagascar jailbreak shootings kill 22
UN human rights office calls for probe into prisoners fatally shot while trying to flee Farafangana…
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W African bloc wants civilian transition in Mali, polls in a year
ECOWAS demands return to civilian rule and elections within 12 months as they considered sanctions over…
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Tanzania approves 15 candidates for presidential election
President John Magufuli is seeking a second and final five-year term in office in October vote.
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‘Too loud’: S Africa court bans call to prayer at Durban mosque
Chandra Ellaurie, a Hindu, complained the call to prayer gave the neighbourhood 'a distinct Muslim atmosphere'.
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Tanzania’s Magufuli kicks off campaign with pledge to create jobs
Incumbent leader promises economic growth in address marking launch of his re-election campaign.
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Ivory Coast opposition leaders file presidential candidacies
Pascal Affi N'Guessan and Henri Konan Bedie oppose incumbent President Ouattara's decision to run for…
Read MoreEgypt prosecution seeks arrest of nine in alleged hotel rape case
The nine men include seven who have fled the country and are on an airport watchlist, authorities say.
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Kenya: Doctors end strike over pay delay, lack of PPE
The 320 striking doctors walked out last week, citing poor quality protective gear, few isolation wards…
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Mali coup leaders say ex-president Keita released from detention
Mali's new military rulers say Ibrahim Boubacar Keita, detained during the country's coup on August…
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Niger flooding: At least 45 killed, 226,000 displaced
Dozens of mud homes collapsed along the river in Kirkissoye district and rice fields are submerged.
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