Zookeeper mauled to death by lion in Nigeria
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Pioneering South African politician dies aged 65
The first black central bank governor of South Africa, who later went…
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How I saved my red guitar from Khartoum war zone
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Inside Villa Somalia: 72 hours with the president promising to rebuild his broken country
Hassan Sheikh Mohamud says Somalia’s factions can find peace, political Islam need…
After 102 children, Ugandan villager says enough is enough
Musa Hasahya Kasera says his vast family includes 12 wives, 102 children and as many…
Flogged for speaking my mother tongue
Nigeria says it wants primary school teachers to conduct lessons in local…
