Gunmen attack orphanage in northern Nigeria, abduct 23 pupils
Gunmen abducted 23 pupils from an illegal orphanage in Lokoja, Kogi State, Nigeria. Fifteen have been rescued, and authorities are searching for the remaining eight victims. By Dyepkazah Shibayan in…
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This ‘eco stove’ does more than cook your dinner
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Guinea advances to AFCON quarterfinals
There was nothing to separate Guinea and Mali after the group stage at the African Cup of Nations so lots had to be drawn to decide which team would progress…
Attacks hit Egypt security targets
At least eight people were killed and more than 30 people injured after two mortar rounds and a car bomb exploded Thursday near security posts in the Al Arish area…
Nigerian mobs stone president’s car
Angry mobs upset over the handling of militant group Boko Haram on Thursday pelted the motorcade of Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan.
Green light for Africa’s biggest wind farm
Kenya has stepped up its efforts to transform 40,000 acres of land into a wind farm.
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‘Patient zero’s’ dad: I thought it was witchcraft
Officials believe that the Ebola outbreak's "patient zero" is a boy who may have contracted the disease from a bat. CNN's Diana Magnay reports.
WHO: New Ebola cases falling
The number of new Ebola cases reported in the three worst-hit countries falls to its lowest level since late June, the World Health Organization says.
Guinea and Mali to draw lots for quarterfinal
Ivory Coast reached the quarterfinals of the 2015 African Cup of Nations with a narrow victory over Cameroon -- but Guinea and Mali now face a drawing of lots on…
Photos ‘show Islamist child soldiers’
An organization calling itself Boko Haram's official mouthpiece publishes photos of an alleged military training camp for children.
The 8-year-old saving rhinos with chocolate
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Boatyard owner helps fishing community
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