DR Congo: Pope Francis’ planned visit ignites hope for troubled eastern...

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After another spate of violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo's east, locals are hoping Pope Francis' visit in January will be able to bring...

More than 20 million children facing hunger in the horn of...

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More than 20 million children are facing the threat of hunger, thirst and disease, up from 10 million in July, as climate change, conflict,...

Three dead in Niger military helicopter crash

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Three people died on Monday when a Nigerien military helicopter crashed on return from a routine training flight, the defence ministry said. The accident happened...
Obanda makes beautiful artworks from eggshells

Kenyan artist uses eggshells to make art

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An artist in Kenya is using eggshells to create intricate pieces of art.  The idea came to him as he was looking for materials to use in his paintings. "I get my...
Kenya's baobab trees faces extinction

Kenya’s baobab trees face new threats

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In Kenya the recent discovery of old baobab trees being uprooted and prepared for export caused a public outcry.  The tree, native to Africa, is commonly found in sub-Saharan Africa, particularly in...

Libya’s eastern army commander announces “final opportunity” for elections

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The Libyan National Army of eastern commander Khalifa Haftar announced Saturday "a final opportunity" to draw up a road map for elections in the country. The announcement comes one year after the rival...

DRC forces describe M23 withdrawal as a “decoy”

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The Congolese army described the withdrawal of M23 rebels from a strategic town near the regional capital, Goma, as a "decoy". According to the army, the rebels were strengthening their...

Cape Verde: São Vicente to reopen the doors of ‘Torre de...

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The island of São Vicente, in Cape Verde, wants to reopen the doors of the replica of the Torre de Belém (Ocean Museum), before...
UN Coordinator in Burkina Faso ordered to leave country

Burkina Faso orders UN coordinator to leave, declares the diplomat “persona...

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Burkina Faso has ordered the UN's coordinator in the country to leave by the end of the day, declaring her "persona non grata", the...

South Africa: Fuel tanker explosion kills at least nine near hospital

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A truck carrying liquified petroleum gas exploded in the South African town of Boksburg, east of Johannesburg, on Saturday killing at least nine people...