Tanzanian deputy opposition leader facing terrorism charges - lawyer

The Chadema politician was seized before the presidential elections, which AU observers say was "compromised".

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He made his money selling camels and gold. Now this warlord controls half of Sudan

Mohamed Hamdan Dagolo will either lead a breakaway state or seek to take control of the whole country, Sudanese say.

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Line-up for expanded 16-team Wafcon 2026 decided

Cameroon, Egypt, Ivory Coast and Mali become the final four qualifiers for the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations based on their world rankings.

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'My skin was peeling' - the African women tricked into making Russian drones

A BBC investigation finds evidence that young African women are being tricked into building Russian drones.

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I built this 'AI aunt' for women after family tragedy in South Africa

An AI chatbot and app for victims of abuse to get help is being piloted in South Africa.

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Drone strike hits funeral in Sudan, killing many mourners

The paramilitary RSF has been blamed for the attack as fighting in the oil-rich Kordofan area intensifies.

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Tanzania president being sworn in after election marred by violence

President Samia faced little opposition with key rivals either imprisoned or barred from running.

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Egypt's Grand Museum opens, displaying Tutankhamun tomb in full for first time

The launch of the billion-dollar site sees fresh calls for the return of antiquities held in museums overseas.

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India and SA prepare for game-changing World Cup final

There is history on the line as India and South Africa prepare for the Women's World Cup final on Sunday, with a new winner guaranteed for the first time in 25 years.

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India and SA prepare for game-changing World Cup final

There is history on the line as India and South Africa prepare for the Women's World Cup final on Sunday, with a new winner guaranteed for the first time in 25 years.

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Kenyan landslide kills 21 after heavy rainfall

Kenya's government says 30 other people are missing following downpours in the west of the country.

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Egypt's Grand Museum opens, displaying Tutankhamun tomb in full for first time

The launch of the billion-dollar site sees fresh calls for the return of antiquities held in museums overseas.

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Samia wins Tanzania election with 98% of votes, as hundreds feared dead in unrest

Demonstrations continued on Friday as young protesters denounced the election as unfair.

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More than 60,000 flee Sudanese city after its capture by RSF militia - UN

El-Fasher is under the control of paramilitaries accused of mass executions and crimes against humanity.

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South Africa hits back at US refugee plan to favour white Afrikaners

Pretoria rubbishes claims of a white genocide and quotes prominent Afrikaners who dub Trump's plans racist.

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Election protesters defy army chief in third day of Tanzania unrest

Some deaths have been reported though accurate figures are hard to obtain due to the internet shutdown.

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Apartheid police assault killed Nobel laureate Luthuli, South Africa court rules

The court sets aside the 1967 inquest that found that the anti-apartheid hero was hit by a goods train.

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'Football is life' - The Gambian administrator on a mission

Sainey Mboge was labelled a "bad influence" as a child, just for playing football. But now the Gambian is having the last laugh, having built a career in the game.

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Holders Nigeria lead qualifiers for 2026 Wafcon

Reigning champions Nigeria qualify for next year's tournament alongside Cape Verde and Malawi who will make their Women's Africa Cup of Nations debut.

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Migrant sex offender deported from UK after mistaken release

Hadush Kebatu arrived in Ethiopia on Wednesday after being removed on a flight last night.

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