Somalia’s men in sarongs taking on al-Shabab militants
Craig TaylorSome unlikely fighters are strengthening Somalia’s arsenal in its war against al-Shabab. BBC News – Africa
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Somalia Mogadishu bombings: Twin blasts kill 100 in capital
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Zulu coronation: South Africa’s love affair with King Misuzulu
The coronation of King Misuzulu ka Zwelithini is a watershed moment in South Africa’s history. BBC News – Africa
Kenya battles unsafe Chinese contraceptive pill a decade after ban
Susan Wamaitha was urged to take a Chinese-made contraceptive not knowing it was banned in Kenya. BBC News – Africa