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Two teenagers went to seek gold. They were buried alive in a mine collapse

Poverty in Sierra Leone is pushing more students into risky work, which proved deadly for two boys.

Two teenagers went to seek gold. They were buried alive in a mine collapse

Poverty in Sierra Leone is pushing more students into risky work, which proved deadly for two boys.

Two teenagers went to seek gold. They were buried alive in a mine collapse

Poverty in Sierra Leone is pushing more students into risky work, which proved deadly for two boys.

A coup too far: Why Benin’s rebel soldiers failed where others in the region succeeded

Plotters misjudged the national mood and Benin's neighbours learnt from past errors, says analyst Paul Melly.

A coup too far: Why Benin’s rebel soldiers failed where others in the region succeeded

Plotters misjudged the national mood and Benin's neighbours learnt from past errors, says analyst Paul Melly.

A coup too far: Why Benin’s rebel soldiers failed where others in the region succeeded

Plotters misjudged the national mood and Benin's neighbours learnt from past errors, says analyst Paul Melly.

Sudan militia chief sentenced to 20 years for war crimes during Darfur conflict

Ali Kushayb led the Janjaweed, a group whose campaign of terror led to hundreds of thousands of deaths.

Burkina Faso accuses Nigerian Air Force of violating its airspace

Nigeria denies the violation saying the aircraft made an emergency landing due to a technical issue.

Tanzania crackdown on planned protest leaves streets deserted

There is a large police presence in major cities and the authorities have encouraged people to stay home.

Sudan air force bombing of towns, markets and schools has killed hundreds, report says

A detailed study highlights the military's aerial campaign and how civilians have been its victims.