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DR Congo floods leave 10,000 homeless

Residents express frustration over the handling of the disaster 
that killed dozens and destroyed entire villages.
"The force of the floodwater washed away a bridge," she said. 
"It was so strong that some bodies were swept 35km into neighbouring Angola."

So far, 50 people have been confirmed dead. Read more

Military intervention looms as Jammeh clings to power

Thousands of people flee the country and African troops edge towards borders as President Yahya Jammeh's term ends. Gambia faces the prospect of military intervention by regional forces after a last-ditch attempt to convince Yahya Jammeh to step down as president failed. Read more


The problem with photojournalism and Africa

Why African photographers don't get to tell African photo stories in Western media.

"When we do get assignments, they want to pay us less because we are from the country; but for a foreign photographer, they will not blink to pay an arm and a leg," adds Muluneh. Read more

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