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Nadifa Mohamed was born in Somaliland and grew up in the UK.
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Two African writers make prestigious Booker shortlist

Wednesday, September 15, 2021
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Six die in ambush on Burkina Faso military convoy

Tuesday, September 14, 2021
Alpha Condu00e9, pictured in 2020, has been detained by coup leaders.
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Guinea's ousted president in good health — Ecowas

Saturday, September 11, 2021
Robert Mugabe died in 2019 - two years after being overthrown.
Africa

Court rules Mugabe's body can be exhumed

Saturday, September 11, 2021
Covid vaccine supplies to African countries have been inadequate.
Africa

Covax reduces Covid jabs target to African countries

Friday, September 10, 2021
The military deposed the president over corruption allegations.
Africa

Guinea junta freezes all government accounts

Friday, September 10, 2021
Kenya's Chief Justice Martha Koome is marking 100 days in office.
Africa

Corruption in Kenya judiciary a menace - chief justice

Thursday, September 09, 2021
All Zimbabwe government employees have to take a jab.
Africa

Zimbabwe asks state employees to take a jab or quit

Wednesday, September 08, 2021
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Guinea opposition leader backs coup

Tuesday, September 07, 2021
The soldiers said they had acted because of rampant corruption and poverty.
Africa

Soldiers claim to seize power in Guinea

Monday, September 06, 2021
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Tens of thousands registered missing in Africa

Tuesday, August 31, 2021
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Zambian president replaces army and police chiefs

Monday, August 30, 2021
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Tanzania says 5 dead in gun battle near French Embassy

Wednesday, August 25, 2021
Hissu00e8ne Habru00e9 was president of Chad from from 1982 to 1990.
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Ex-Chadian leader Hissène Habré dies at 79

Tuesday, August 24, 2021
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Sudan vows to support peace efforts in Somalia

Saturday, August 21, 2021
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Out-going Zambian president pardons 60 inmates

Friday, August 20, 2021
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Dozens die as Burkina Faso militants raid convoy

Thursday, August 19, 2021
Supporters celebrate in front of the home of Hakainde Hichilema, declared the winner of Zambia's elections.
Africa

Zambia’s opposition wins presidential vote

Monday, August 16, 2021
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Over 42,000 refugees, asylum-seekers in Libya: UNHCR

Saturday, August 14, 2021
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South Sudan's rival factions agree to cease hostilities after clashes

Friday, August 13, 2021