Extreme drought areas treble in size since 80s - study

Forty-eight percent of the world went through at least one month of extreme drought in 2023.

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Libya to appeal over Afcon sanctions linked to Nigeria boycott

Libya will "go to the highest levels of litigation" to challenge sanctions imposed on them after Nigeria boycotted an Africa Cup of Nations qualifier.

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South Africa government split over Ukraine visa deal

Critics see the announced deal as an affront to South Africa's long relationship with Russia.

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Rabada takes 300th Test wicket - how does he compare?

South Africa bowler Kagiso Rabada has taken his 300th Test wicket - and here's how he compares to other all-time greats.

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Mpox - what we know... and what we don't

How much do we really understand about the virus formerly known as monkeypox?

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Kenyan activist detained after raid by 'masked' group

Boniface Mwangi is being held at a police station after being taken from his home, his wife says.

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Blue skies and bitter tears: Africa's top shots

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

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Ballon d'Or nominee Lookman hunts for greatness

Ademola Lookman says he is "never satisfied" despite his performances for Nigeria and Atalanta earning him a nomination for the Ballon d'Or.

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Ballon d'Or nominee Lookman hunts for greatness

Ademola Lookman says he is "never satisfied" despite his performances for Nigeria and Atalanta earning him a nomination for the Ballon d'Or.

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Why the King can't say 'sorry' for slavery

Arguments about reparations rumbled once again this week as the King spoke at the Commonwealth summit in Samoa.

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Time has come for reparations dialogue, Commonwealth heads agree

Commonwealth leaders agree to "meaningful conversation" on the issue, despite the UK's desire to keep the subject off the agenda.

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'You can't show weakness' - why African leaders maintain secrecy around their health

There is a long history of African leaders hiding or lying about their health to keep rivals at bay.

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Zimbabwe set new T20 world record in Gambia win

Zimbabwe set a world record for the highest team score in a men's international T20, scoring 344 runs against The Gambia.

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Commonwealth leaders to defy UK on reparatory justice

Leaders are preparing to agree plans to examine reparatory justice for the transatlantic slave trade.

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All aboard the sparkling railway breaking new ground for East Africa

An electric fast train now links the capital to the country's commercial hub Dar es Salaam.

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Zimbabwe set new T20 world record in Gambia win

Zimbabwe set a world record for the highest team score in a men's international T20, scoring 344 runs against The Gambia.

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South Africans shocked by Siya and Rachel Kolisi’s divorce

National rugby captain Siya Kolisi and his wife Rachel were one of South Africa's most loved couples.

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Rabada takes 300th Test wicket - how does he compare?

South Africa bowler Kagiso Rabada has taken his 300th Test wicket - and here's how he compares to other all-time greats.

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Double trouble and dancing troupes: Africa's top shots

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

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Emotional Ngannou stops Ferreira in first round on MMA return

An emotional Francis Ngannou marks his return to MMA with a first-round stoppage of Renan Ferreira at the PFL Super Fights event in Riyadh.

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