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Joel Embiid: I'm on my way to become the best
Joel Embiid's career has been dizzying. In three short years, he moved from playing amateur basketball in Cameroon to the NBA.
Nigeria's President Buhari denies clone rumors: 'This is the real me'
Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari has denied claims that he died and was replaced by a clone, calling the speculation "ignorant rumors."
South Sudan: Scores of women and girls raped in 10-day period
Attackers raped, beat and robbed more than 100 women and girls in northern South Sudan over a 10-day period in November, aid agency Doctors Without Borders (MSF) said.
Eight mummies discovered in Egypt
Cue the "Indiana Jones" theme tune: there's been another impressive archeological discovery in Egypt -- and this time it's mummies.
Congo Ebola outbreak is 2nd largest, 2nd deadliest
The current Ebola epidemic in the Democratic Republic of Congo -- with 426 total cases, including 245 deaths -- is now the second largest and second deadliest in history, according to Thursday's report from the nation's Ministry of Health.
Why NASA chose Senegal to observe a frozen world
On a night in August, an object called 2014 MU69 passed in front of a star and blocked its light. This phenomenon, called a stellar occultation, lasted just a second and was visible only in certain regions in Africa (more exactly in Senegal, Mali and Algeria) and in South America in Colombia.
Nigerian professor in sex-for-grades scandal denied bail
A former university professor caught on tape allegedly demanding sex from a female student has been charged to court.
Senegal gets Africa's first NBA training center
The National Basketball Association (NBA) commissioned a new training center in Senegal, the first of its kind in Africa.
Teen dies in an adulthood initiation ritual in Kenya
Six people have been arrested after a teenage boy died in an adulthood initiation ritual that went wrong in Kenya.
British Museum to return Nigeria's Benin bronzes
More than a century after British soldiers looted a collection of priceless artifacts from the Kingdom of Benin, some the Benin bronzes are heading back to Nigeria - with strings attached.
Coffin in Egypt reveals 3,000-year-old mummified woman
Egyptian authorities for the first time on Saturday opened the sarcophagus of a mummified woman dating back 3,000 years.
South Sudanese man responds to backlash to his marriage
The South Sudanese man at the center of a row over his recent wedding says the marriage process conformed to the traditions of his country and denies that an "auction" for the bride took place, as was alleged by a UK-based child advocacy organization.
35 killed in Ugandan boat accident
At least 35 people died in a boat accident on Lake Victoria in the central region of Uganda Saturday, according to tweets from the Ugandan police force.
A rehab clinic that lets addicts shoot up
Clean needles and condoms are offered at this drop-in clinic. It is the first in West Africa running a free opioid substitution service.
Bring Back our Girls activist on Nigeria's 'politics of failure'
Bring Back our Girls activist and former Nigerian minister Oby Ezekwesili has thrown her hat into the election ring for Nigeria's upcoming 2019 elections and says her candidacy will "disrupt the politics of failure" in Africa's most populous nation.
Chelsea great Didier Drogba retires from football
Chelsea great Didier Drogba has announced his retirement from football, ending a 20-year career that saw him win four Premier League titles and the Champions League in 2012.
Outrage as Blac Chyna announces plans to sell skin-lightening cream
American reality TV star Blac Chyna is facing a social media backlash after announcing plans to sell a skin-lightening cream.
South Sudan Child bride auctioned on Facebook by family
Facebook has come under fire for a "barbaric use of technology" that allowed the sale of a child bride to be held on its site.
Trump 'ill-informed' about land issue, says South African President
In an exclusive interview with CNN, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa criticized Donald Trump's views on South Africa's land debate and blamed -- in part -- "fringe groups" lobbying in the US.
Nearly 80 rescued migrants forced off cargo ship in Libya
Around 80 rescued migrants have been forced off a cargo ship after it docked at a Libya port following an eleven-day standoff.
Nigerian entertainer Tosyn Bucknor dies at 37
Nigerians are paying tribute to popular radio presenter and entertainer Tosyn Bucknor, who has died aged 37.
South Africa's land dilemma
South Africa is locked in a controversial debate about land redistribution to try and right historical injustices.
Lecturer in sex-for-grades scandal faces criminal charges
A former university professor caught on tape allegedly demanding sex from a female student has been charged to court.
Malaria on the rise in more than 13 countries, experts warn
After almost two decades of decline, malaria cases have significantly risen in 13 countries, prompting concern that much more is needed to combat the epidemic.
Congo health workers face violence as Ebola virus spreads
The death toll from the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo continues to rise as violence hampers health workers' efforts to battle the virus.
Malawi nurse suspended over selfie in labor ward
A nurse in Malawi has been suspended after her selfie in a labor ward showing a naked pregnant woman in the background surfaced online.
Denmark withholds nearly $10 million in aid money to Tanzania
Denmark's development minister Ulla Tornaes announced Thursday that the country has withheld $9.8 million in aid money to Tanzania over "unacceptable homophobic" comments made by one of the country's government officials.
Controversial South Africa land reform looms after key hurdle is cleared
Its proponents say it will help unlock economic potential; critics say it could lead to ruin in Africa's most advanced economy.
Falz: 'Entertainment is becoming one of our biggest exports'
Nigerian hip-hop star Falz the Bahd Guy explains how the popularity of afrobeats is helping to reconstruct ideas about the country's culture.
UN lifts nearly decade-old sanctions on Eritrea
The UN Security Council unanimously voted on Wednesday to lift 9-year-old sanctions against Eritrea that imposed travel bans, asset freezes and an arms embargo.
Prince Charles visits West Africa
At 70, Prince Charles demonstrates with his recent tour of West Africa that he has no intentions of slowing down.
Tanzania loses $300 million World Bank loan
The World Bank has pulled a planned $300 million educational loan to Tanzania amid concerns about the country's policy of banning pregnant girls from going to school.
10 students die in suspected arson at Ugandan boarding school
Police in Uganda say 10 students died and 30 students were injured when a boys dormitory at a boarding school was set ablaze after the doors were padlocked.
Death toll in Mogadishu car bombing rises to 52
The death toll from three car bombs detonated near a hotel in Mogadishu, Somalia has risen to 52 people, hospital officials told CNN Monday.
Can this two-year-old startup be Africa's Paypal - or Stripe?
If you're making online payments to or from Nigeria, the chances are that a local startup, Paystack is helping you spend your money.
A surgeon is changing how women access cancer treatment
In South Africa breast cancer can take 8 months to be diagnosed and 4 months for treatment to begin, but Project Flamingo is reducing the problem through its volunteer surgeons, who operate in their spare time -- and for free. To date they have saved the lives of 500 women.
Study could help save Africa's nearly extinct northern white rhino
A new study may hold the key to saving the northern white rhino's rapid descent into extinction.
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