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BBC News | Africa | World Edition Zimbabwe denies bar on Annan team
Zimbabwe denies refusing entry to a team led by former UN chief Kofi Annan and ex-US president Jimmy Carter. DR Congo rebel rallies support
Rebel leader Laurent Nkunda tells a rally in eastern DR Congo it is safe for displaced people to return to their homes. Greek ship released by pirates
Pirates in Somalia release a Greek-owned ship and its 19 crew, who were hijacked in September, officials say. Cholera outbreak strikes Zimbabwe
The death toll from a cholera outbreak in Zimbabwe nears 300 as the water and sanitation situation "worsens", the UN says. Somali Islamists 'hunt pirates'
Somali Islamist rebels search for pirates who hijacked a Saudi oil tanker, saying seizing a Muslim-owned ship is a crime. SA racist killer gets life term
A judge sentences an 19-year-old white South African to four life terms for shooting dead four black people. Poll to bring G-Bissau stability
One party wins a clear parliamentary majority in Guinea-Bissau, which observers hope will save it from drug barons. Fierce gun battle rocks Mogadishu
At least 15 people are killed as insurgents attack the Somali capital, Mogadishu, witnesses say. Rwandan growth could reach 10%
Rwanda's booming manufacturing and farming sectors could push growth in the country to 10% this year, its central bank says. Sfaxien retain Confederation Cup
Tunisian side CS Sfaxien retain the Confederation Cup after forcing a 2-2 draw at local rivals Etoile du Sahel. Egypt handed tough draw
Egypt are drawn in Group B of the 2009 Fifa Confederations Cup to play Brazil, Italy and United States. Mathare win first Kenya title
Mathare United seal their first Kenya Premier League after a 2-1 win over Red Berets 2-1 on Saturday. The pirate hunters
On patrol with warships protecting food aid for Somalia In pictures
From taming hippos to booting footballs in Africa's week World Cup wobble
Will South Africa's 2010 World Cup be hit by a downturn? 'Not just pirates'
Somali man says world ignores their real problems Rewriting history
How Congolese rebels are changing life under their rule S Africa to cut aid to Zimbabwe
South Africa's cabinet says it will withhold $28m of aid to Zimbabwe until a representative government is in place. US judge orders Algerians freed
Five Algerians held at Guantanamo Bay for seven years must be freed, a US judge rules. 'Experts' lead Saudi tanker talks
Talks between Somali pirates and owners of a Saudi tanker are being conducted by specialists, shipping sources tell the BBC. African child 'well-being' rated
Some poor countries score well compared to richer ones in a report assessing the treatment of children in Africa. ICC seeks rebel arrests in Darfur
The International Criminal Court prosecutor seeks the arrest of Darfur rebel commanders for killing peacekeepers. Call to boost war zone education
More than 30 Nobel Peace Prize winners are calling for an effort to improve education in war zones. Taking Sandhurst to Congo
How Sandhurst was brought to the DR Congo Full time for the Springbok?
South Africa poised to change famous rugby symbol Senegal bowled over by boules
'Boules fever' grips Senegal for world championships Life in the shadow of deadly TB
Mother's anguish at being locked up - for having TB Daewoo leases African plantation
South Korean firm Daewoo says it is leasing a vast tract of land in Madagascar, which will produce half of its corn supply by 2023. African free trade zone is agreed
The leaders of three African trading blocs agree to create a free trade zone of 26 countries with a GDP of $624bn (£382.9bn). Must we industrialise to develop?
Should there be an industrial revolution in Africa or has it become too late? Who should protect children?
Most African countries have signed up to treaties to protect children rights, how do they score? Should you invest in a pension?
Experts say pension schemes in sub-Saharan Africa only cover 5% of the labour force. Got any plans for retirement? 
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