German police have detained a suspect with “Islamist links” following a bomb attack on t ...
German police detain ‘Islamist’ suspect over Dortmund explosions
April, 2017
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Starvation threatens 20 million in Nigeria, Somalia, South Sudan, Yemen
Appeal made for $4bn as mix of drought and conflict threatens 20 million in Nigeria, Somalia, South ...
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Demonstrators demand Zuma steps down
Thousands of demonstrators have gathered in the South African capital Pretoria for protests urging P ...
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Africa’s naming traditions: Nine ways to name your child
Traditional African names often have unique stories behind them. From the day or time a baby is born ...
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Senegal expats to be allowed to run for parliament
Senegalese people living abroad will be able to run for office in their home country for the ...
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Zambia women’s ‘day off for periods’ sparks debate
Discussing female menstruation publicly is something of a taboo in Zambia. This is no doubt why a pr ...
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Gambian army chief pledges allegiance to defeated president
The head of Gambia’s army has given his full backing to the country’s president, ...
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Down’s syndrome in Sierra Leone: ‘Devil Boy’
In a country that demonises mental disabilities, a mother recalls the journey of her community ...
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The hidden impediment to political change in Sudan
Even if the majority of the Sudanese prefer democracy, they will choose it with subdued enthusiasm. ...
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Volunteerism: A prerequisite for Africa’s progress
The continent’s future lies in the hands of the youth who can successfully harness agriculture ...