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Togo’s Asamoah breaks neck in freak accident

Togo international Samuel Asamoah broke his neck in a freak collision with an advertising board which his club says could leave him paralysed.

Togo’s Asamoah breaks neck in freak accident

Togo international Samuel Asamoah broke his neck in a freak collision with an advertising board which his club says could leave him paralysed.

Police fire rubber bullets as Madagascar protesters reject president’s promises

President Andry Rajoelina had promised to resign if he didn't fix the country's problems within a year.

Somalia to increase Swahili teaching to boost East African ties

The president says it will speed up integration into East Africa, seen as crucial for boosting trade.

Somalia to increase Swahili teaching to boost East African ties

The president says it will speed up integration into East Africa, seen as crucial for boosting trade.

Ethiopia accuses Eritrea of preparing for war as Red Sea tensions rise

Ethiopia has written to the UN, accusing Eritrea of "funding, mobilizing and directing armed groups" on its soil.

Nigerian minister accused of forging qualifications resigns

The forgery allegations have sparked outrage among some Nigerians, following a newspaper exposé.

Burkina Faso junta detains NGO workers for ‘spying’

The security minister says the NGO "collected and passed on sensitive security information" - which it denies.

US prosecutors say Libyan freely confessed to Lockerbie bombing

Abu Agila Mas'ud Kheir al-Marimi is said to have admitted his role in the murder of 270 people in the 1988 bombing.

Chad cuts ties with wildlife charity linked to Prince Harry

The government says the charity African Parks displayed an arrogant and disrespectful attitude.