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Are DR Congo and M23 rebels nearing a peace deal?

The DR Congo and the M23 rebels sign a framework agreement in Qatar for a peace deal to end fighting   Will Nigeria's seemingly endless academic staff strikes end?   And Nigeria's Eagles to miss the World Cup after defeat by DR Congo's Leopards   Presenter: Nyasha Michelle Producers:  Sunita Nahar and Joseph Keen in London with Madina Maishanu in Abuja. Technical Producer: Jack Graysmark Senior Producer: Paul Bakibinga Editors: Andre Lombard and Alice Muthengi

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  Are weight-loss drugs a magic bullet?

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  DRC rebels take town despite Trump deal

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  Tanzania crackdown on planned protests

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  BBC investigates ‘white genocide’ in South Africa

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  What next after coup attempt in Benin?

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  'My photos became deepfake porn'

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  Zambian influencer imprisoned for hate speech

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  Nigeria's kidnapping crisis leaves parents scarred

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  Is Egypt reasserting its influence in Africa?

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  Zambia President Faces Backlash Over Constitution Amendments

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  Why Maasai leaders want luxury camp removed

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  Guinea-Bissau: General sworn in after coup

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  Mali settles gold mine dispute

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  Guinea- Bissau: Rivals claim victory over election

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  Selling body parts for 'rituals' in Sierra Leone

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  Gender-based violence declared a national crisis in South Africa