Dakar universities rocked by renewed clashes between students and police
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Dakar universities rocked by renewed clashes between students and police

Cheikh-Anta-Diop university in Senegal’s capital has been the place of unrest since early December. Students have been protesting a lack

Iran says ‘good start’ made in talks with US over nuclear programme
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Iran says ‘good start’ made in talks with US over nuclear programme

Tehran said the indirect discussions in Oman have ended with a broad agreement to maintain a diplomatic path…Read More

Thousands attend funeral of slain son of Muammar Gaddafi
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Thousands attend funeral of slain son of Muammar Gaddafi

Saif al-Islam, once seen by some as his father’s heir apparent, was shot dead by unidentified gunmen at his home

Survivors of deadly attack on villages in Nigeria left reeling
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Survivors of deadly attack on villages in Nigeria left reeling

Despite the presence of the army, residents of Woro and Nuku wonder how they will rebuild their lives amid all

A surf academy is enticing Senegalese girls back to school
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A surf academy is enticing Senegalese girls back to school

For generations, Seynabou Tall’s ancestors have fished, dived and rowed off the coast of Dakar. It’s the same place where

Pokémon theme park opens in Japan as tourism boom drives demand
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Pokémon theme park opens in Japan as tourism boom drives demand

Japan welcomed a new attraction in Tokyo on Thursday with the opening of PokéPark Kanto, Pokémon’s first permanent theme park…Read

Remaining 89 kidnapped Nigerian Christians return home
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Remaining 89 kidnapped Nigerian Christians return home

They were among nearly 200 worshippers abducted by criminal gangs from three churches in the north of the country in

Activists announce a new aid flotilla for Gaza of over 100 boats
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Activists announce a new aid flotilla for Gaza of over 100 boats

Campaigners described the upcoming mission as the biggest civilian-led mobilisation against Israel’s actions in the Palestinian enclave…Read More

African students win global prize for AI education system without internet
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African students win global prize for AI education system without internet

In some parts of the world, access to education remains difficult due to a lack of Internet connection or even

African manufacturers warn short-term AGOA extension offers a brief respite
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African manufacturers warn short-term AGOA extension offers a brief respite

They say while the one-year renewal is good news, it will not encourage long-term investment by businesses…Read More