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Ghana explosion: at least 13 dead after huge blast near mining town
Rescue and recovery operations continue
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Many feared dead after huge explosion in Ghana
Videos show many destroyed buildings and scattered debris near Bogoso
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South Africa opens a new Covid vaccine plant
A new Covid vaccine plant opens in Cape Town, South Africa
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The TPLF calls for a ceasefire in the Ethiopia conflict
The leader of the TPLF calls for a ceasefire in the Ethiopia conflict
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Benin opposition leader in court on terror charges
The former justice minister has been detained for more than eight months
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US Senator says civil war could see Ethiopia break apart
US senator says only dialogue could bring an end to the civil war
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Nigerian diplomat accuses UK of 'travel apartheid'
Nigeria has been placed on the UK's travel red list
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Covid: South Africa new cases double in 24 hours as Omicron spreads
South Africa's president urges everyone to get vaccinated
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Omicron variant present in Nigeria health body says
The Nigerian health body says contact tracing is underway
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Thousands join Sudan protests against recent deal
Reports say the security forces near the presidential palace fired tear gas