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News, features, and special reports from Africa, the world’s second largest and second most populous continent. Covers countries and territories in East Africa; Central Africa; Northern Africa; Southern Africa; and Western Africa.

Africa

Anger, tears in South Africa after 21 teens likely accidentally poisoned in pub

Anger, tears in South Africa after 21 teens likely accidentally poisoned in pub
Africa

At least 50 killed in massacre at Catholic church in southwest Nigeria

At least 50 killed in massacre at Catholic church in southwest Nigeria
Africa

As hunger spreads in Somalia, babies start to die

As hunger spreads in Somalia, babies start to die
Africa

Guinea’s coup leader proposes 3-year transition back to civilian rule

Guinea’s coup leader proposes 3-year transition back to civilian rule
Africa

South Africa says it may be entering 5th COVID-19 wave

South Africa says it may be entering 5th COVID-19 wave
Africa

Fuel ship sinks off Tunisia, threatening environmental disaster

Fuel ship sinks off Tunisia, threatening environmental disaster
Africa

South Africa releases emergency funds for deadly floods, nearly 400 dead

South Africa releases emergency funds for deadly floods, nearly 400 dead
Africa

Tunisia to compensate revolution’s dead and wounded – president

Tunisia to compensate revolution’s dead and wounded – president
Africa

Burkina Faso’s ex-president Compaore sentenced to life in prison over Sankara murder

Burkina Faso’s ex-president Compaore sentenced to life in prison over Sankara murder
Africa

Hunger in Africa surges due to conflict, climate and food prices

Hunger in Africa surges due to conflict, climate and food prices