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BBC News - Africa
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The latest stories from the Africa section of the BBC News web site.
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South Sudan expels oil firm boss
South Sudan expels the head of a Chinese and Malaysian-owned oil firm following its investigation into Khartoum's "theft" of oil worth $815m (£518m).
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Somalia militants lose key town
Ethiopian and Somali troops capture Baidoa, a strategic stronghold of al-Shabab Islamist militants, as the UN approves extra African Union troops for Somalia.
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VIDEO: Somalia militant base Baidoa captured
Ethiopian and Somali troops have taken a strategic stronghold of Islamist militants in south-western Somalia.
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Ghana to check coach's contract
Ghana's FA delays a decision on the future of coach Goran Stevanovic and says it will look into details of his contract.
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Verdict on Mubarak set for 2 June
A trial verdict for Egyptian ex-President Hosni Mubarak, accused of ordering the killing of protesters in the revolution that ousted him, is set for 2 June.
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Nigeria rig 'may burn for months'
A gas-fuelled fire, with flames as high as 5m, may burn for months in waters off the Niger Delta in south-east Nigeria, a Chevron spokesperson tells the BBC.
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Life under Somalia's al-Shabab militants
Teacher tells of harsh life under Somali Islamist rule
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Tunisian Darragi seals Swiss move
Star midfielder for African champions Esperance and for Tunisia, Oussama Darragi, to move to FC Sion of Switzerland.
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Libya country profile
Provides an overview of Libya, including key events and facts about this major oil producer which was ruled by Colonel Gaddafi for 42 years.
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Ahly return to training in Cairo
Egyptian giants return to training for the first time since the deaths of 74 spectators in violence after a league match in Port Said.
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