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UN agency acts on Somali claims
The UN's food agency blacklists three contractors named in a UN report alleging that food aid in Somalia is being diverted.
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Nigeria survivors recall massacre
Survivors of violence in central Nigeria on Sunday have been telling the BBC what happened.
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Hearts give Nade 'final warning'
Hearts issue a final warning to Ivorian Christian Nade over the striker's recent breach of discipline at the club.
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Gambia row over wave of arrests
An opposition leader criticises a wave of arrests in The Gambia, saying detainees do not know why they are being held.
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Nigeria charges over Jos killings
Police say 49 people are to be charged with murder following communal violence that left scores of Nigerian villagers dead.
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DR Congo mines 'hit by extortion'
Former rebels in DR Congo, now in the army, are running mafia-style extortion rackets in mines, campaigners say.
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Contractors 'divert Somalia aid'
Up to half the food aid in Somalia is routinely diverted to corrupt contractors and militants, a leaked UN report says.
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Zuma submits finance declaration
South African President Jacob Zuma submits his declaration of interests, after critics urged an inquiry into his finances.
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ANC seeks Winnie Mandela answers
South Africa's ANC asks Winnie Mandela to clarify a media report in which she apparently fiercely criticised ex-husband Nelson.
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Ivory Coast court Troussier
Ivory Coast talk to the 'White Witch Doctor' about taking the Elephants to the World Cup.
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Should Africa ban second-hand goods?
Every year tonnes of electrical goods and used clothing from the West find their way to Africa. Is this killing the continent?
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Spanish hostage in Africa freed
A Spanish woman aid worker kidnapped in West Africa last year has been freed, the Spanish government says.
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Nigeria to play four friendlies
The Nigerian Football Federation announces four pre-World Cup friendlies for the Super Eagles.
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Tullow oil profit falls by 93%
Oil firm Tullow says profits for 2009 fell by 93% but it is optimistic after major new discoveries in Uganda and Ghana.
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Egypt's top cleric dies aged 81
Egypt's top Muslim cleric, Sheikh Mohammed Sayed Tantawi, has died suddenly in Saudi Arabia at the age of 81.
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Nigeria 'ignored attack warnings'
A Nigerian governor accuses the army of ignoring warnings of attacks, as communal tension remains high near Jos.
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DR Congo deforestation reveals Earth's hidden secrets
Deforestation in central Africa has revealed what could be an impact crater left by a giant space rock, scientists say.
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US apology for Gaddafi comments
The US apologises for comments made by a spokesman after Libya's Col Gaddafi called for a holy war against Switzerland.
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