BBC African News
The latest stories from the Africa section of the BBC News web site.
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Blackburn snap up striker Benjani
Blackburn Rovers sign former Manchester City striker Benjani Mwaruwari on a one-year deal.
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'Dozens die' in Nigeria poisoning
As many as 30 children are reportedly dead in northern Nigeria from lead poisoning caused by illegal gold-miners.
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Congo killings 'may be genocide'
Killings by the Rwandan army and allied rebels in Zaire and DR Congo in the 1990s could be classified as genocide, a draft UN report says.
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Kenya celebrates new constitution
Kenyan President Mwai Kibaki signs into law a new constitution, intended to end years of political and ethnic violence, at a huge ceremony.
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Nsofor delighted by Hammers move
New West Ham striker Victor Obinna Nsofor says he is delighted to be moving to London as he waits for a work permit.
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Dolls and guys
What does it take to be an Area Girl on the mean streets of Lagos?
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Dolls and guys
What does it take to be an Area Girl on the mean streets of Lagos?
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Adebayor issues Man City warning
Emmanuel Adebayor warns Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini he could quit the club if he does not play regularly this season.
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A nation reborn?
Kenyans hope a new constitution will bring a better future
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Obinna secures West Ham loan move
West Ham have confirmed the signing of Nigeria international striker Victor Obinna on a season-long loan deal from Inter Milan.
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Newcastle complete Tiote signing
Newcastle complete the signing of Ivory Coast international Cheik Tiote from FC Twente
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Niger's displaced wait for aid after floods
Displaced people in Niger are still awaiting aid following devastating floods which have washed many crops away.
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Somali imprisoned for NZ hijack
A Somali refugee woman resident in New Zealand is jailed for attempting to hijack a domestic plane.
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Nigeria's plan to come out of the dark
Nigeria's President, Goodluck Jonathan, has announced a multi-billion dollar plan to redevelop the country's notoriously inefficient electricity network.
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UN urges action over Congo rapes
The UN says more must be done to prevent such "atrocities" as a recent mass rape in DR Congo, and criticises peacekeepers' failure to act.
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Ghana's Sarpei joins Schalke 04
German side Schalke 04 on Thursday signed Ghana defender Hans Sarpei from Bundesliga rivals Bayer Leverkusen.
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Unions threaten SA 'standstill'
South African unions threaten to call a nationwide strike across all sectors in support of public workers, who marched through the country's cities.
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Maigari wins controversial poll
Aminu Maigari becomes the new president of Nigeria's Football Federation after winning one of the most controversial elections in Nigerian football history.
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Nigeria to privatise power firm
Nigeria is to sell off the state power monopoly PHCN, President Goodluck Jonathan announces.
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