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Seychelles’ president-elect set to halt tourist development on tiny island

Patrick Herminie says he will stop further development of the Qatar-backed Assumption Island resort.

From prison to presidential palace: Who is Madagascar’s new military ruler?

Before the last weekend, most people in Madagascar had no clue who Col Michael Randrianirina was.

Convicted ex-president Kabila rallies opposition to ‘save’ DR Congo from crisis

Joseph Kabila appears in Kenya with other opposition leaders two weeks after being sentenced to death.

Flights halted at Kenyan airport as thousands turn out to receive Odinga’s body

A sudden influx of mourners prompted authorities to relocate the public viewing ceremony.

At least three dead after Kenya police open fire to disperse mourners of ex-PM Raila Odinga

The crowds were so big that the public viewing was moved from the parliament building to a stadium.

‘I can’t afford to save both twins’: Sudan’s war left one mother with an impossible choice

The destruction and hunger that Sudan's war has brought leaves parents with some impossible choices.

‘I can’t afford to save both twins’: Sudan’s war left one mother with an impossible choice

The destruction and hunger that Sudan's war has brought leaves parents with some impossible choices.

‘I can’t afford to save both twins’: Sudan’s war left one mother with an impossible choice

The destruction and hunger that Sudan's war has brought leaves parents with some impossible choices.

‘I can’t afford to save both twins’: Sudan’s war left one mother with an impossible choice

The destruction and hunger that Sudan's war has brought leaves parents with some impossible choices.

‘I can’t afford to save both twins’: Sudan’s war left one mother with an impossible choice

The destruction and hunger that Sudan's war has brought leaves parents with some impossible choices.