Mozambique arrests for food riots
Police in Mozambique arrest 142 people over last week's riots which led to 10 deaths in the capital, Maputo.
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Mozambique arrests for riot texts
Police in Mozambique arrest six people accused of sending text messages inciting riots over recent food price hikes.
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Lost in translation
Is Ghana's leader a Do-little who talks to animals - except cats?
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UK student migration 'unsustainable'
The number of foreign students let into the UK is "unsustainable", minister Damian Green will say in his first major speech on immigration.
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'Many dead' in DR Congo accidents
The death toll from two separate boat accidents in the Democratic Republic of Congo is not yet clear.
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Rwanda after the election
Officials from the Commonwealth say last month's presidential election in Rwanda was conducted peacefully but there were areas of concern.
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The Lessons of Bhopal and BP
Union Carbide's 1984 industrial accident claimed thousands of Indian victims. As with BP's recent disaster in the Gulf, insufficient punishment for flouting safety measures sets a dangerous precedent. By Justin Frewen.
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Ghana defeat Swazis, Egypt held
World Cup quarter-finalists Ghana cruised to a 3-0 win over Swaziland in their opening 2012 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier in Mbabane on Sunday.
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Ghana stroll to Swaziland win
World Cup quarter-finalists Ghana cruised to a 3-0 win over Swaziland in their opening 2012 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier in Mbabane on Sunday.
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Ghana stroll to Nations Cup win
World Cup quarter-finalists Ghana cruised to a 3-0 win over Swaziland in their opening 2012 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier in Mbabane on Sunday.
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Global broadband divide revealed
The global disparity in access to broadband around the world and the cost of a connection is revealed by UN figures.
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Gambia defeat Namibia in Group F
Gambia started their 2012 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign on a promising note after beating Namibia 3-1 in Banjul on Saturday.
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South Africa off to good start
South Africa beat Niger 2-0 in their opening 2012 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier in Nelspruit on Saturday.
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Preventing Maternal Deaths in West Africa
Dr. Fredanna M'Cormack and her Bele Uman Project are working in Sierra Leone to save the lives of pregnant mothers and their babies. By Roland Marke.
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Interview with Kumi Naidoo
The Greenpeace executive director talks about connections between the environment, poverty, peace, the economy, and how the interconnectedness of these issues can drive civil society. By Am Johal.
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World Cup Crime in South Africa
While South Africa boasts pride and excitement to be hosting the World Cup, its citizens are fearful. An already disordered country may see crime escalate substantially when the crowds arrive. By Ulindi Muller.
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Somalia's Last Chance
The state of affairs in Somalia, though still volatile and deeply troubled, is showing signs of improved political inclusion, and the country could benefit from more engaged foreign involvement. By Oduesp Eman.
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Africa in pictures
From street wrestling to parading wives this week
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Crumble in the jungle
Ali-Foreman boxing match venue now in decay
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Botswana beat Togo to remain top
Botswana moved closer to their first- ever appearance at the Africa Cup of Nations with a 2-1 win over Togo in a 2012 qualifier in Gabarone, which keeps them top of Group K.
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Saadane resigns as Algeria coach
Rabah Saadane resigns as Algeria coach, a day after his team's 1-1 home draw with Tanzania in a 2012 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier.
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Nations Cup qualifiers preview
World Cup quarter-finalists Ghana lead 42 hopefuls as the 2012 African Nations Cup qualifying campaign starts.
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Eddie who?
The most famous comic you've never heard of
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Sudan settles on referendum head
The committee set up to organise a referendum on independence in southern Sudan decides on a northerner to be its head.
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Pension plans
What does retirement mean for you?
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