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Africa: Republican Intelligence Specialist Nominated Head Africa at State Department

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[allAfrica] Frank W. Garcia Jr., a veteran Republican Congressional aide with limited Africa experience, has been nominated by President Trump to lead the Africa Bureau at the State Department.

Four Britons die after holiday sickness in Cape Verde, say lawyers

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A law firm says it is representing the families of six people who holidayed in Cape Verde.

Kenya: Nairobi fashion week challenges industry to rethink consumption

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It explored how designers can reduce their environmental impact and embrace ethical practices.

Aspiring Nigerian singer dies after being bitten by a snake

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Ifunanya Nwangene, a former contestant in The Voice Nigeria, died after not getting the antivenom she needed.

Senegal's football federation says it will not appeal CAF sanctions

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CAF’s ruling on Thursday follows chaotic scenes late in the Lions of Téranga’s AFCON final against hosts Morocco in January.

DR Congo: Resumption of transport on Lake Tanganyika brings hope to Uvira

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Traffic was suspended for more than a month and a half while Uvira was occupied by AFC/M23 rebels

Iran declares European Union armies as 'terrorist groups' in retaliatory move

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The announcement comes days after the EU added Tehran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corp to its list of terrorist organisations.

DR Congo president outlines pre-conditions for a national dialogue

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Félix Tshisekedi reaffirmed his commitment to inclusive and peaceful talks between all the country's people.

Football tournament in Zimbabwe spreads awareness of cervical cancer

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It was part of the Goal Getters campaign, launched last year in a joint initiative by Gavi vaccine alliance, CAF, and UEFA.

Undocumented migrants celebrate Spain's plan to legalise their status

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Madrid earlier this week said it would grant residency and work permits to all foreigners, subject to certain conditions.

African Union condemns attacks 'heinous' attacks in Niger and vows support

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The Commission chairperson reaffirmed the AU’s support for the country amid ongoing security threats.

The king's speech - and why it has foreigners in South Africa worried

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The Zulu king was trying to calm anti-migrant feelings but ended up using a highly derogatory phrase.

Why Zimbabwe's Maswanhise is Scotland's hottest property

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BBC Scotland looks at the rise of Motherwell's Tawanda Maswanhise this season.

England level series with win against South Africa

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England level their three-game series with South Africa at 1-1 with a 61-49 win in front of a sellout crowd in Johannesburg.

Deadly extremist attacks kill dozens in north-eastern Nigeria

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The two separate assaults overnight on Thursday are believed to have been carried out by Islamist militants.

Tunisian president extends state of emergency for another 11 months

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The emergency law, which gives the authorities exceptional powers, has been consistently extended since 2015.

Witnesses accuse Sudan's paramilitary of abducting children in Darfur

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Accounts of the abductions by the Rapid Support Forces stretch back to the first year of the war.

More than 200 killed in mine collapse in DR Congo

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The mine gave way after heavy rains on Wednesday, a local rebel spokesman says.

Senegal says it will appeal CAF sanctions imposed after AFCON final chaos

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Senegal’s sports minister said it would do everything it can 'to mitigate this sanction'.

South Africa expels top Israeli diplomat over social media posts

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It said the violations include using official Israeli social media platforms to launch attacks against President Cyril Ramaphosa.

Guinea Bissau's opposition leader released from jail after months behind bars

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Domingos Simoes Pereira was one of several senior politicians imprisoned by the military following a November coup which took place days after presidential elections.

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