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Carnival fever hits Lagos as locals celebrate Afro-Brazilian heritage
The centuries-old Fanti Carnival returned to Nigeria on Monday with a burst of colour and spectacle.
Ringleader of suspected human trafficking network arrested in Ethiopia
Yetbarek Dawit is alleged to have operated a multi-million-dollar operation, using torture to raise money.
Dozens killed as Angola flood death toll rises
Mourning the deaths, the president says it was a "race against the clock" to find others affected.
More than 1,700 Brits who fell ill in Cape Verde join action against Tui
Tui is investigating the claims and says it is "not in a position to provide a statement at this stage".
Seven Eritrean players fail to return home after international match
Several footballers have absconded in the past leaving behind what rights groups call a repressive government.
Churches and politicians in South Sudan call for ‘lasting peace’ in Easter messages
There are fears South Sudan may be plunged back into a civil war less than a decade after it ended.
Ladysmith Black Mambazo’s ‘wise elder’ dies aged 77
Albert Mazibuko sang in the iconic South African choral group for more than 55 years.
Somalia set for ‘historic’ first offshore oil drilling
A Turkish government-owned drilling ship is expected to arrive in Somali waters later this week.
DR Congo agrees to take deportees from the US
The country will start receiving deportees from this month but has not said how many they will accept.
Locals dispute Nigerian army claim of 31 rescued after Easter attack
Five civilians were killed by the gunmen and their bodies were recovered at the scene, the army said.