Search for ancient Egyptian gold bracelet missing from Cairo museum

A photo of the 3,000-year-old bracelet has been sent to airports, seaports and border crossings to stop it being smuggled out of the country.

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Fears balloon of a return to civil war in South Sudan over treason trial

The political rift that could spiral into conflict again after the vice-president was accused of treason.

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The 'iron lady' taking a shot at Ivory Coast's presidency

Feared by some, loved by others, ex-first lady Simone Gbagbo is vying to become the country's next leader.

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Gunmen kill 22 after shooting at baptism ceremony in Niger - reports

Niger's army has failed to contain the jihadist insurgency, with dozens killed in recent attacks.

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Kipyegon wins historic fourth world 1500m gold

Faith Kipyegon storms to a fourth world 1500m title and extends her streak of dominance with a fifth consecutive global gold in the event.

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Boss of degrading sex-trade ring involving Ugandan women unmasked by BBC

Young women tell the BBC they are being lured to Dubai to take part in extreme sex acts.

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Party like it's 2018 - Ethiopians celebrate their new year

Photos of new year celebrations in a country with a calendar seven years behind that followed in the West.

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Nigerian chef breaks world record for largest jollof rice dish

Guinness World Records has confirmed the achievement, saying the rice weighed in at a staggering 8,780kg.

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The 'iron lady' taking a shot at Ivory Coast's presidency

Feared by some, loved by others, ex-first lady Simone Gbagbo is vying to become the country's next leader.

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The Africans to watch at the World Athletics Championships

Olympic 200m champion Letsile Tebogo, World Indoor 800m winner Prudence Sekgodiso and 5000m world record holder Beatrice Chebet are among those hoping to make their mark in Tokyo.

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Two men jailed for attempting to bewitch and kill Zambia's president

The pair were sentenced to two years in prison after being found with charms, including a chameleon.

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Are we using the wrong world map?

This is why the African Union has backed calls to stop using the Mercator map of the world.

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South Africa inflict record defeat on New Zealand

New Zealand suffer their biggest defeat in history as they lose 43-10 to South Africa in the Rugby Championship in Wellington.

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Zulu king challenges critic to stick fight

King Misuzulu was crowned in 2022, after a year-long feud following the death of his father.

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