South African aims to break pole sitting world record
Guinness World Record hopeful has been living in a barrel for almost two months
Bodies recovered from DR Congo river after ferry blaze
Several other people suffered burns and a number remain missing
Burkina Faso in mourning amid wave of attacks
Dozens of militants, troops and civilians killed
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Ethiopia’s Abiy meets Eritrean leader
Two leaders to discuss enhancement of important bilateral and regional matters
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Ethiopian Muslims protest after mosques burned
Ethiopian Muslims protest after several mosques burned
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School liable for boy who drowned in toilet
The structure above the dug-out latrine he was using collapsed and drowned him in faeces
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Twenty-eight killed in Nigeria road smash
Accidents are common on Nigeria's poorly-maintained roads, many caused by reckless driving
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Ethiopia’s Abiy calls for meeting with Eritrean leader
Possible bid to jumpstart stalled reconciliation process between two countries
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71 killed in Niger military camp: defence ministry
Extremists attack camp near border with Mali with shelling and mortars
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Revving up to a new speed record in the Kalahari
The British Bloodhound LSR is a combination of a Formula 1 car, a jet and a spaceship
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Desmond Tutu leaves hospital after six days
He has been instructed to rest, says a statement
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South African police shoot dead suspect fleeing court
Of the five people who ran, three were arrested, one shot and one is on the run
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Water flow at iconic Victoria Falls hits lowest level
The worst drought in a century has slowed the iconic Victoria Falls to a trickle
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Trapped gold miners found dead in South Africa
A fifth miner was rescued with serious injuries on Friday after the accident
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14 killed in Burkina Faso church attack
Unidentified armed men attack during Sunday service at Protestant church in Hantoukoura
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Fifa boss wants African league, billion dollar stadia
World football boss believes league could generate $200m revenue
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13 French soldiers killed in Mali helicopter collision
An attack helicopter collided with a transport helicopter while engaging insurgents
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Congo plane crash death toll reaches 24
Aircraft crashed into residential homes near Goma’s airport
