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Switzerland

Countries to limit sales of African elephants to zoos

Countries to limit sales of African elephants to zoos

Ghana

Watch: Coffins to die for from Ghana's master of the craft

Paa Joe started making coffins in 1962 and specialises in rather unusual ones. These coffins are known as Abebuu Adekai in the Ga language, meaning 'the receptacle of proverbs'.

USA

Four hundred years since the first African slaves, race still divides

America's first African slaves arrived in August 1619 - 400 years later and race still divides the U.S.

Europe News

The Brief: EU faces increasing pressure for tighter regulation on ivory trade

The Brief: The EU is facing increasing pressure for tighter regulation on ivory trade within its borders. Despite calls for a shutdown, a panel from the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species or CITES, decided to push back the decision to next year.

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World

Women lead the efforts to tackle inequality in Rwanda

A recent Oxfam report shows Rwanda has the worst rates of inequality in East Africa - these women are hoping to change that.

World News

Sudan’s ruling military council signs power-sharing deal with opposition

The agreement follows the overthrow of long time leader Omar Bashir.

Senegal

Watch: Bicycles, art and the cycle of life

"With some bikes, including the luggage carrier and everything you can find 2,000 pieces and none of them work without the other. There is a union, a solidarity, they are together, they are soldered together," he feels.

World News

Two vaccines show significant promise in fight against Ebola virus

The head of WHO, Tedros Adhanom-Ghebreyesus, said: "We can now offer patients an even better chance of survival."

World

From chalkboard drawing of Ms Word to real computers

One year ago, Richard Akoto Appiah, a secondary school teacher in Ghana came to limelight after a post of him teaching students Information Communication Technology ICT by drawing the Microsoft word software on a chalkboard went viral.

Belgium

Party in Belgium criticised after guest pictured wearing 'blackface'

A party held in the grounds of Belgium's controversial Africa Museum has drawn criticism after attendees were pictured dressing up in colonial-style clothing, with one wearing "blackface".

Focus

African entrepreneurs encouraged to unlock their continent’s potential

In partnership with The Tony Elumelu Foundation

The recent Tony Elumelu Entrepreneurship Forum in Abuja, Nigeria brought together thousands of would-be entrepreneurs and potential investors.

Mali

Euroviews. Uncomfortable travel can be the most rewarding travel - and even the most enjoyable ǀ View

In our increasingly homogenized world, there is a special thrill to finding oneself outside the parameters of traditional voyages.

Earth News

Ethiopia breaks world record by planting 350 million trees in one day

The east African nation setting an example with an ambitious tree-planting campaign.

Democratic Republic Of Congo

Rwanda closes border with DR Congo after third Ebola case

Rwandan officials closed their border with DR Congo after the third case of Ebola was detected in the Congolese city of Goma, near the border with Rwanda.

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Vets go to huge lengths to save injured and endangered black rhino

Vets go to huge lengths to save injured and endangered black rhino

World

Spike in use of sport bikes in Cameroon

On this episode, Jerry Bambi takes you on a ride with the latest inspiring stories across the continent.

Nigeria

At least 65 killed in Nigeria Boko Haram attack - state TV

At least 65 killed in Nigeria Boko Haram attack - state TV

World News

Pope offers prayers for migrants killed in Mediterranean shipwreck

Pope offers prayers for migrants killed in Mediterranean shipwreck

Libya

Dead migrants wash up on Libya's coast after 'worst tragedy' of year

Around 150 African refugees and migrants perished off the Libyan coast on Thursday, in their apparent attempt to reach Europe.

World News

Tunisian president taken to hospital following health scare

Tunisia's 92-year-old president has been taken to hospital following the second health scare in a month, his son has said.