Africa

the release of schoolgirls seized by Islamist militants will be allowed, after earlier banning them.

• 'We know where the girls are'Watch
• Boko Haram's two-pronged attack
• Why Boko Haram remains undefeated
• Who are Boko Haram?
• Nigeria's challenges in 60 secondsWatch
• Will schoolgirls ever be found?

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SA shock at 'worst maths ranking'

South Africa's ranking as worst in the world for its maths and science education is "a state of emergency", the main opposition says.

• South Africa's missing textbooks
• South Africa education crisis fuels state school exodus

Kenya probes 'White Widow' sighting

Kenya is investigating reports that British terror suspect Samantha Lewthwaite - known as the "White Widow" - has been sighted in the country.

• Profile: Samantha Lewthwaite
• Who is the 'white widow'?Watch
• Who are al-Shabab?

• 'Millions denied end-of-life drugs'

  Lack of access to pain relief around the world is a "public health emergency" as millions of dying patients endure unnecessary suffering, experts say.

• SA man 'chained children for years'

  A South African man accused of keeping his children chained in a hostel room for eight years has been remanded in police custody until his bail hearing.

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