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Get the latest breaking news on Africa and its countries, which comprise the world’s second largest continent both by area and population. African countries dominate the list of the poorest nations in the world. Despite its variety of natural resources, Africa remains very underdeveloped. Follow the news on economy and development in Africa. Moreover, different types of crime are very common in Africa, including assaults and corruption. Also, find the news on the most dangerous terrorist organizations in Africa, like Boko Haram, Al-Shabaab, Ansar al-Sharia in Libya and Tunisia, and others. However, there are some good sportsmen in Africa – check out RT. com for sport news, as well as culture in Africa. The continent is also known for its wildlife and nature, so don’t miss the news on them.
- 'Africans aren’t guinea pigs': Drogba and Eto'o slam 'racist' suggestions that Africa be used as coronavirus testing ground
African football icons including Didier Drogba, Samuel Eto'o and Demba Ba have reacted with rage after doctors suggested the continent could be used as a testing ground during the Covid-19 pandemic.Apr 3, 2020 11:17Sport News - Modern-day slavery, corruption & deaths: RT doc looks into desperate African migrant journeys to Europe through LibyaHundreds of thousands of migrants are risking slavers and the treacherous waters of the Mediterranean in rubber dinghies to get to Europe – and many ultimately end up at hands of organized crime even there, RTD's new film shows.Apr 2, 2020 17:06World News
- Germany-bound shipment of 6 MILLION face masks vanishes in KenyaA shipment of face masks, ordered by Germany to protect health workers battling the ongoing coronavirus outbreak, has mysteriously vanished in Kenya. It remains unclear whether the batch was stolen or simply misplaced.Mar 24, 2020 13:50World News
- Sweden’s govt to send up to 150 troops to join French-led special forces in MaliThe government in Stockholm said on Monday it had decided to send troops to Mali to join French-led special forces that are fighting militants linked to Al-Qaeda and Islamic State (IS, formerly ISIS) in the Sahel region of North Africa. The Social...Mar 16, 2020 12:24Newsline
- VIDEOS from inside Fly540 plane shows pilot nail emergency landing with just ONE ENGINEA Fly540 plane with 49 passengers and five crew on board was forced to make an emergency landing shortly after takeoff when one of its engines failed. Footage from inside the plane shows the dramatic, rough landing.Feb 28, 2020 15:56World News
- Mali & France square off after French anti-terrorist troops accused of unruly behaviorA Malian envoy to France has accused French troops that form part of a counterterrorism force in the country of rowdy behavior in its capital city. Paris has dismissed the allegations as "not only false, but unacceptable."Feb 28, 2020 07:25World News
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