Malawi ex-president plots comeback in next election

Peter Mutharika is picked to run in next year's presidential election by the main opposition DPP.

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Tanzania police commander transferred after linking gang-rape victim to sex work

The commander was widely criticised after linking the alleged victim of a gang-rape to sex work.

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Libya's central bank halts operations after director kidnapped

The central bank says operations will not resume until their employee is returned.

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Africa won tonight, say Adesanya and Du Plessis

Following a heated build-up to their fight at UFC 305, Israel Adesanya and Dricus du Plessis agree that Africa was the real winner of the night after the pair settled their differences.

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Du Plessis submits Adesanya to retain UFC title

Dricus du Plessis submits Israel Adesanya in the fourth round of a captivating contest to retain his middleweight title at UFC 305 in Perth, Australia.

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The poet who caught the eye of Mozambique's freedom fighters

Mia Couto grew up in Mozambique during the colonial era, and joined its struggle for independence.

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University book donation scheme expands to Kenya

More students in Africa are set to benefit from the University of Bath's Readcycle project.

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Tottenham suspend Bissouma after laughing gas video

Tottenham suspend Yves Bissouma for the game at Leicester City on Monday after footage appeared to show the midfielder inhaling laughing gas.

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Libyans arrested in South African 'military camp' to be deported

The prosecutors say they have insufficient evidence to charge the men and they will be sent back home.

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UFC can't erase Ngannou's legacy - Adesanya

Israel Adesanya says the UFC "can't erase Francis Ngannou's legacy" after it appeared to distance itself from the former heavyweight champion.

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Uproar forces Kenyan city to remove athlete statues

The statues were widely ridiculed and described as "embarrassing" and a poorly done "joke".

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What is mpox and how is it spread?

Mpox, which used to be called monkeypox, is declared a global public health emergency.

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Nigerian governor WhatsApp number hacked by fraudsters

Nigerian authorities are trying to unravel how the governor’s number was compromised.

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Zambian ex-First Lady Maureen Mwanawasa dies aged 61

She was married to the country's third President Levy Mwanawasa, who served from 2002 until his death in 2008.

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Kenya's Rukia Bulle wins 2024 BBC Komla Dumor Award

The judges were impressed by Bulle’s resilience and ability to handle challenging stories.

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LRA rebel commander found guilty of war crimes in Uganda

Thomas Kwoyelo is the first LRA commander to be tried by a Ugandan court.

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UN chief calls for permanent Africa Security Council seat

The world has changed since 1945, but the UN Security Council has not kept pace, says António Guterres.

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Tanzania's opposition leaders freed on bail

About 520 people were arrested in a nationwide crackdown to prevent Chadema from holding a youth rally.

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Kenya starvation cult leader pleads not guilty

The self-proclaimed pastor allegedly encouraged his followers to starve themselves to death to get to heaven.

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Nigerian woman summoned for ripping up husband’s passport

The video was widely shared, prompting the authorities to warn that destroying a passport is an offence.

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