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A look at the issues behind one of the stories making headlines on the African continent.

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Eating insects to help fight hunger and malnutrition

Eating insects to help fight hunger and malnutrition

The UN Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) says eating insects could help fight hunger and malnutrition around the world.

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Monday 26 November 2012

Sudan 'plot' linked to Islamists

Thirteen people remain under arrest in the Sudanese capital, Khartoum, after being detained last Thursday over an alleged plot to overthrow President Omar al-Bashir.

Friday 23 November 2012

Sudan foills military coup

Sudanese authorities have foiled a military coup. Several military officers and civilians involved in the scheme have been arrested.

Thursday 22 November 2012

Is Aids pandemic over?

Health activists have welcomed the latest UNaids report suggesting that an end to the Aids pandemic is in sight.

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