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African News
The latest stories from the Africa section of the BBC News web site.
Updated: 1 week 10 hours ago
South Africa wage offer increased
South Africa's government increases its wage offer to more than a million striking public sector workers, but it is below the union's demand.
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South Sudan to end child soldiers
The army in south Sudan pledges to demobilise all child soldiers by the end of the year.
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Live - Transfer deadline day
A busy day of last-gasp deals is expected with the summer transfer window slamming shut at 1800 BST on Tuesday.
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Cairo zoo puts lions on the pill
Vets at Cairo's Giza Zoo are experimenting with the human birth control pill in an attempt to slow their rapidly expanding population of lions.
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Russian pilots abducted in Darfur
Two Russian pilots are kidnapped in Sudan's war-torn Darfur region, state media reports, as a US aid worker held for more than 100 days is freed.
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South Africa strike talks begin
The South African government begins talks with striking workers after President Jacob Zuma tells ministers to find a solution.
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World Cup failure motivates Egypt
African Champions Egypt use failure to qualify for the World Cup to motivate the team ahead of the Nations Cup qualifiers.
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Mortars kill Somalia peacekeepers
Four African Union peacekeepers are killed as a mortar hits Somalia's presidential palace, officials say.
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Nigeria kidnap bust reveals 'ex-PM son impersonator'
There is controversy in Nigeria about the identity of a man police rescued from kidnappers believing he was the son of the country’s first prime minister.
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Kallon to miss Egypt qualifier
Sierra Leone's top striker Mohamed Kallon has pulled out of his country's squad for their opening 2012 qualifier with Egypt.
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Kabylie earn semi-final berth
Algeria's JS Kabylie draw 1-1 with Egypt's Al Ahly to earn semi-final spot in the African Champions league.
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Drogba to miss Nations Cup opener
Chelsea striker Didier Drogba is rested from Ivory Coast's squad for their first qualifying match for the Nations Cup in 2012.
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Rwanda threatens UN over report
Rwanda says it will reconsider its UN commitments - including peacekeeping contributions - if a draft report is published accusing its troops of possible genocidal acts.
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Clemente becomes Cameroon coach
Former Spain coach Javier Clemente signs a two-year contract to take charge of Cameroon's Indomitable Lions.
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Madagascan ex-president sentenced
The exiled Madagascan president is sentenced to life in prison with hard labour for ordering a killing last year.
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Blackburn 1-2 Arsenal
Andrey Arshavin grabs the winner for Arsenal as they show the steel needed to overcome a committed Blackburn.
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Strasser ready for Sierra Leone
AC Milan youngster Rodney Strasser believes he is ready to make his debut for Sierra Leone against Egypt next weekend.
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