India beat South Africa in thriller to win T20 title

India end their 13-year wait for a world title by fighting back for a thrilling seven-run win over South Africa in the T20 World Cup final.

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'A World Cup final where history beckons either way'

India and South Africa meet in the T20 World Cup final on Saturday - a final guaranteed to end one side's wait for a trophy.

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Kenya protesters traumatised by abductions - lawyer

Some spoke of having phones confiscated by agents and enduring horrific experiences in dark rooms.

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Protesters set fire to Kenya's parliament - but also saved two MPs

Two legislators thank the parliamentary invaders for coming to their rescue during a two-hour orderal.

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Kenyan court allows military deployment to quell protests

A judge declines to halt the deployment of soldiers to assist police in quelling anti-budget protests.

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Ugandan designer vows to regrow dreadlocks cut in jail

Fashion designer Latif Madoi says he was targeted because of his support for opposition leader Bobi Wine.

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Former Cameroon midfielder Nguemo dies aged 38 in car crash

Former Celtic midfielder Landry Nguemo has died after a car accident in Cameroon.

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Tight security as more Kenya protests expected

Most businesses are closed in central Nairobi amid a tense environment.

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South Africa thrash Afghanistan to reach first men's World Cup final

South Africa end their run of semi-final heartache by thrashing Afghanistan to reach their first men's T20 World Cup final.

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Timbuktu's jihadist police chief guilty of war crimes

The Malian Islamist forced hundreds of women into sexual slavery, the International Criminal Court rules.

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Who will be the breakout star of 2024 NBA Draft?

Ahead of the National Basketball Association draft beginning on Wednesday, the BBC World Service picks out four players to watch.

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New mpox strain in DR Congo 'most dangerous yet'

A current outbreak of the virus in the African country is "concerning", say health officials.

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Live BBC report interrupted by man with gun in Nairobi

Kenya: Live BBC report interrupted by gunman

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Kenya's tax proposals that have triggered protests

The demonstrations were sparked by plans to introduce a series of new taxes and raise others.

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Malian singer detained in Italy in child custody row

Rokia Traoré has been involved in a long-running dispute with her ex-partner over custody of their child.

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Deadly crush at rally as Rwanda election campaign starts

One person is killed and dozens injured as President Paul Kagame launches his re-election campaign.

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South Africa ease to five-try win over Wales

World champions South Africa ease to a five-try victory against a spirited Wales side at Twickenham.

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How islanders are saving their Indian Ocean coral reef

Conservationists have found a way to restore a reef off one of Zanzibar's islands.

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A year after mutiny, Russia replaces Wagner with Africa Corps

The Kremlin has effectively replaced the mercenary group's influence in Africa and Ukraine, experts say.

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Why a 12-year-old took action against period poverty

A German girl organises a big contribution to a South African charity tackling period-poverty issues.

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