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  1. Mystery outbreak in DR Congo likely caused by malaria

    Most of those infected have tested positive for malaria but other factors could still be at play.

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  2. Dozens of children killed in crush at Nigerian Christmas funfair

    The widely advertised event saw large numbers of children show up, leading to a deadly crush.

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  3. Malawi seeks billions of dollars from US firm over ruby sales

    Columbia Gem House denies government claims that it owes $309bn in unpaid taxes and royalties.

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  4. Influential ex-defence minister jailed for corruption in Guinea

    He was also ordered to pay a $58.5m (£46m) fine, and his bank accounts and property have been seized.

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  5. Embattled Liberian speaker questioned by police over parliament fire

    A huge fire breaks out at Liberia's Capitol building a day after it was the scene of a bitter dispute.

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  6. Ghana's Supreme Court dismisses challenges to anti-LGBT bill

    The new bill includes a three-year prison sentence on anyone who identifies as LGBT.

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  7. Chagos deal remains on track, says UK minister

    The Conservatives say it compromises UK security, while Nigel Farage says it has caused "deep disquiet" in Donald Trump's team.

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  8. Nigerian man promised pardon after 10 years on death row for stealing hens

    The sentencing sparked an outcry in Nigeria - his family have been campaigning for his release ever since.

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  9. The city where shopkeepers fear their CCTV cameras could get them killed

    Businessmen in Somalia's capital say jihadists have threatened to kill them if they install cameras.

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  10. Apple accused of using conflict minerals

    The tech giant says it "strongly disputes" the claims and it is "deeply committed to responsible sourcing" of minerals.

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  11. New Mauritian PM sends fresh Chagos proposals to UK

    Navin Ramgoolam says the original agreement did not benefit his nation enough.

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  12. Dozens in Mozambique killed by 'intense' cyclone

    The Mozambican authorities have called Chido "one of the most intense storms ever recorded".

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  13. How Lookman went from 'failure' to Africa's best

    Nigeria forward Ademola Lookman encourages the youth of Africa to "turn pain to power" after being named as the continent's best player.

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  14. Sensitive data leaked after Namibia ransomware hack

    Stolen files are said to include personal data belonging to ministries and top government officials.

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  15. Isabel dos Santos hits out over UK's 'dirty money' sanctions

    The daughter of Angola's former president was described by the UK government as a "notorious kleptocrat".

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  16. Lookman and Banda named African players of the year

    Nigeria's Ademola Lookman and Zambia's Barbra Banda are crowned Africa's best footballers at the Caf Awards in Marrakesh.

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  17. Kenyan gets 50 years for murder of LGBTQ+ activist

    Jacktone Odhiambo fell down and cried after the judge sentenced him for killing Edwin Chiloba.

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  18. West African bloc approves historic exit of military-run states

    Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger will leave the Ecowas group in January but have six months to return.

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  19. 'I thought I would die' - freed captive tells BBC of life in West African jihadist base

    BBC Africa speaks exclusively to a man from Ghana who was held captive by insurgents in Burkina Faso.

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  20. West African bloc pins hopes on ambitious superhighway from Ivory Coast to Nigeria

    The road could breathe new life into West Africa's regional bloc, Ecowas.

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