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Militant Islamists Storm Somali Military Base
Al-Shabab says it killed 27 soldiers while the government says it killed 87 militants
Al-Shabab have claimed a 'deadly' attack on a military base in southern Somalia.
Malawi's vice-president has thrown his hat into the ring and will stand against the president in next year's elections.
We hear from a Malawian with speech difficulties who is one of many people with disabilities from around the world attending a Global Disability Summit in London.
And the fierce debate over facial tribal marks, should the traditional practice be banned?
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Focus on Africa
Two essential stories to round off your working day. Explaining the news from Africa