Five African teams qualified for the World Cup, but when will one win?
Five African teams qualified for the World Cup. They have the talent, but when will an African side win the gold trophy?
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The first satellites launched by Uganda and Zimbabwe aim to improve life on the ground
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Food insecurity is driving women in Africa into sex work, increasing HIV risk
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The midterms went better than expected for Biden. Now he's traveling to Asia
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Uganda ends school year early as it tries to contain growing Ebola outbreak
Since the outbreak began in September, eight children have died — and there is no approved vaccine. But doctors are hopeful that public health measures may be enough to stop the spread.
The U.N. chief tells the climate summit: Cooperate or perish
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