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Anguish as dozens die in Senegal shipwreck

At least 26 migrants die after their boat bound for Spain's Canary Islands sinks mere miles from home.

Zoo animals escape as flood hits Nigerian state

Officials in Borno are trying to recapture the creatures and warn the public to take care.

Zoo animals escape as flood hits Nigerian state

Officials in Borno are trying to recapture the creatures and warn the public to take care.

Ex-partner who killed Ugandan athlete Rebecca Cheptegei dies from burns

Rebecca Cheptegei was set alight and later died after Dickson Ndiema ambushed her near her home.

How an Ethiopian emperor ended up living in the west of England

Emperor Haile Selassie fled to Bath in 1936, where he became "engrained" in the local community.

How an Ethiopian emperor ended up living in the west of England

Emperor Haile Selassie fled to Bath in 1936, where he became "engrained" in the local community.

How an Ethiopian emperor ended up living in the west of England

Emperor Haile Selassie fled to Bath in 1936, where he became "engrained" in the local community.

War ‘tour’, football and graffiti: How Russia is trying to influence Africa

The African Initiative spreads misleading claims online and promotes Russian culture on the ground.

War ‘tour’, football and graffiti: How Russia is trying to influence Africa

The African Initiative spreads misleading claims online and promotes Russian culture on the ground.

War ‘tour’, football and graffiti: How Russia is trying to influence Africa

The African Initiative spreads misleading claims online and promotes Russian culture on the ground.