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Cartoonist freed after 15 years in prison without charge in Eritrea
Biniam Solomon was known for his witty and critical cartoons before the free press was closed.
One house, two faiths, one fasting season
Ramadan and Lent haven't overlapped since 1993 and couples like Olanrewaju and Kaosara in Nigeria are observing them together.
Senegal approves tougher anti-gay law as rights groups raise concerns
"Violence and fear" will spike and "equality and non-discrimination" will be trampled on, warn critics.
Chinese national arrested over attempt to smuggle 2,000 queen ants from Kenya
The suspect had packed some ants in test tubes while others were concealed in tissue paper rolls, prosecutor says.
Why Namibia’s green energy dream could be a red flag for penguins
A near pristine desert and coastal wilderness in Namibia could soon host a huge hydrogen production facility.
New US ambassador to South Africa summoned over ‘undiplomatic remarks’
Leo Brent Bozell apologises after weighing in on a dispute rooted in the country's apartheid past.
New US ambassador to South Africa summoned over ‘undiplomatic remarks’
Leo Brent Bozell apologises after weighing in on a dispute rooted in the country's apartheid past.
French aid worker among three killed in drone strikes in rebel-held DR Congo city
Witnesses say drone strikes hit a residential building frequently occupied by expatriates and aid workers in Goma.
Death toll from Ethiopia floods and landslides rises to more than 100
Forecasters say storms are becoming more intense in the region, partly due to global warming.
The Mugabe family after losing power – arrests, accusations and arguments
Bellarmine Mugabe will negotiate a plea deal after being accused of attempted murder and other charges in South Africa.