African nations race to put satellites in space

Falling launch costs have given African nations a chance to send their own satellites into orbit.

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The stats and shoes behind Chepngetich's amazing marathon world record

How the Kenyan took a step beyond what was thought by knocking almost two minutes off the previous best in Chicago.

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Nigeria set to boycott Afcon qualifier in Libya

Nigeria’s players say they will boycott their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier in Libya on Tuesday after being left stranded at an airport.

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England's batting improves in crucial win over SA

Danni Wyatt-Hodge and Nat Sciver-Brunt guide England to an impressive seven-wicket win over South Africa at the Women's T20 World Cup.

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South Africa beat Bangladesh but face nervous wait

South Africa clinch a seven-wicket win over Bangladesh but now face a nervous wait to see if they will qualify for the Women's T20 World Cup semi-finals.

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Their struggle is my struggle - Kolisi on backing women's game

South Africa captain Siya Kolisi says male players have both a moral duty and a personal interest in growing the women's game.

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Kenya's president makes urgent cash call for Haiti mission

The police mission to help deal with the gangs could run out of money, President Ruto says.

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Ramaphosa won't be charged over farm theft scandal - SA prosecutor

South Africa's president faced questions after $4m in cash was stolen from a sofa on his farm.

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Oil, toil and ink: Africa's top shots

A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond.

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Eritrea, Egypt and Somalia cement 'axis against Ethiopia'

The leaders of the three nations, which all have tensions with Ethiopia, agree to greater co-operation.

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The brothers breaking freestyle football world records

Meet Victor and Confidence Kipo, the young Nigerian siblings doing the trick when it comes to freestyle football.

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Cameroon insists president is well despite long absence

Paul Biya, 91, has not been seen in public for weeks, stoking speculation about his health.

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‘I found out I had cervical cancer while I was pregnant’

Countries in sub-Saharan Africa have the highest cervical cancer rates in the world.

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Joy, fashion fluff and chocolate stuff: Africa's top shots

A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond.

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The brothers breaking freestyle football world records

Meet Victor and Confidence Kipo, the young Nigerian siblings doing the trick when it comes to freestyle football.

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Kenyan MPs to vote on deputy president's impeachment

Rigathi Gachagua, 59, denies accusations of corruption and practising ethnically divisive politics.

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England's batting improves in crucial win over SA

Danni Wyatt-Hodge and Nat Sciver-Brunt guide England to an impressive seven-wicket win over South Africa at the Women's T20 World Cup.

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‘I found out I had cervical cancer while I was pregnant’

Countries in sub-Saharan Africa have the highest cervical cancer rates in the world.

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Ethiopia president replaced after falling out with PM

Sahle-Work Zewde was the country's first female head of state - a largely ceremonial position.

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Former junior world 800m champion Bett dies aged 26

Kenya's Kipyegon Bett, a former junior world champion over 800m, has died aged 26 following a short illness, with his sister blaming alcohol abuse and depression.

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Author to go on trial in France for downplaying Rwanda genocide

French-Cameroonian writer Charles Onana faces trial in Paris over a controversial book about the killings.

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Three arrested in South Africa over massacre of 18 relatives

Police say a fourth suspect in connection to the mass shooting will be arrested soon.

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South Africa cruise to statement World Cup win over Windies

Last year's finalists South Africa start their T20 World Cup campaign with an impressive 10-wicket win over West Indies.

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Maldives to seek bailout from India despite strained ties

Mohamed Muizzu is expected to seek a bailout worth hundreds of millions of dollars during his India visit.

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Tunisia's president seeks new term with one candidate in jail

President Kais Saied, accused of suppressing democracy, only has two challengers and one is in jail.

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Fresh faces in Mozambique's poll as independence era leaders bow out

A watershed poll will see a shift at the top with a new era of post-colonial leaders vying for power.

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Serial rapist in South Africa gets 42 life sentences

A court hears that Nkosinathi Phakathi, who mostly targeted children, is sentenced to multiple life terms.

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WHO approves first mpox test for quick diagnosis

Lack of testing and delays in getting the results have made curbing the virus's spread harder.

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Joy, fashion fluff and chocolate stuff: Africa's top shots

A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond.

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South Sudan’s president sacks his powerful spy chief

Gen Akol Koor Kuc has been moved to become governor of Warrup State, where insecurity is rife.

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UK will give sovereignty of Chagos Islands to Mauritius

In a historic move, the UK gives up sovereignty of a strategic group of islands in the Indian Ocean.

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South African gospel legend Solly Moholo dies aged 65

The award-winning music icon fell ill while on a music tour in Botswana last month, his management says.

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Is Elon Musk’s Starlink a game changer for Africa?

The satellite internet company is expanding across Africa, but not without some controversy.

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Sudan army vows to fight on despite peace efforts

Fresh diplomatic attempts to negotiate a cessation of hostilities have failed to make progress.

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Dozens dead, 61 missing as two boats sink off Djibouti

The boats sank just 150 metres (492 feet) from a Djibouti beach, authorities say.

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Uproar as Kenyan activist in court over cyber-crime

Young lawyer David Morara Kebaso has attracted a huge following for exposing alleged corruption.

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Nigeria president pleads for 'patience' amid tough economy

Bola Tinubu says his controversial reforms are bearing fruit as protesters take to the streets.

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Africans in Lebanon: ‘Everyone is nervous on campus’

Africans studying in Beirut are having to weigh up whether or not they should leave the country.

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