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Africa
Red Cross pleads for hostages held by IS in Nigeria as deadline looms
Two medical workers and a 15-year-old school girls were kidnapped by Islamic State in Africa. A midwife was killed by the group last month.
- by Tom Miles
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Animal rights
Habitat loss: the elephant in the room
Even if we could wave a magic wand and put an end to poaching forever, elephants may still not live happily ever after.
- by Claire Miller
Science
How much would you pay for a (moon) rock?
A moon rock discovered on Earth could fetch about $US500,000 ($706,800) when it goes on auction online next week.
Kenya
Dozens killed in Kenya bus crash
Fifty-five people have been killed after their bus left the road, rolled down a slope and crashed in western Kenya, with the roof of the bus ripped off.
Dozens dead in Congo tanker truck fire
At least 50 people have been killed and more than 100 had second-degree burns when a tanker truck in the Democratic Republic of Congo collided with a bus and, as villagers rushed to collect the leaking fuel, caught fire, witnesses and officials said.
Melania Trump
Taking the pith? Melania Trump raises eyebrows in Africa
Yet another wardrobe choice by the First Lady, this time in African, has grabbed attention for the wrong reasons.
- by Katie Rogers
Melania Trump
After her husband's derogatory comment, Melania Trump visits Africa
Melania Trump opened her first big solo international trip as US first lady on Tuesday with a wave, a smile and a baby in her arms.
- by Darlene Superville
Rwanda
Rwanda cracks down on cartoons
A cartoonist who breaks the law faces up to two years in prison and a fine of up to $1500. If the cartoon targets an MP, the penalty doubles.
Animals
Fewer tourists visiting Rwanda's gorillas
Gorilla tourism is an important income source for Rwanda, but visitors numbers are dwindling and operators are pointing blame at a recent hike in safari permit fees.
War
Death toll in South Sudan’s war estimated to be 383,000
An estimated 383,000 people have died as a result of South Sudan's civil war, according to a new report.
- by Megan Specia
Extremism
Tripoli's death toll passes 100 as rival factions slug it out
The fighting has knocked out most power stations in the city and crippled Tripoli’s main airport.
- by Ahmed Elumami