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Joy and relief as South Africa manages to keep its lights on

Wed, 07/08/2024 - 01:10
After experiencing regular power cuts for 17 years there are signs things are now working properly.
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Kipchoge talks about his fifth and final Olympics

Tue, 06/08/2024 - 13:25
Kenya's most-decorated runner, Eliud Kipchoge is aiming to become the first Olympian to win three successive marathon gold medals.
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The small African country with the world's highest suicide rate

Tue, 06/08/2024 - 08:53
A look at Lesotho, where more people take their own lives than anywhere else in the world.
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Ping pong prowess to Red Sea bubbles: Africa's top shots

Fri, 02/08/2024 - 04:48
A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent.
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Me-ow! Kenyan feline lovers fret over cat-tax plan

Fri, 02/08/2024 - 04:19
Cat owners may need to get a licence, ensure their pet is vaccinated - and "won't disturb the peace".
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SA's Smith adds silver to gold in Olympic pool

Thu, 01/08/2024 - 23:32
Tatjana Smith claims her second medal of Paris 2024 after finishing second in the final of the women's 200m breaststroke.
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Big Sudan camp pushed into famine - experts

Thu, 01/08/2024 - 21:19
The conflict and restrictions on aid deliveries are to blame as the siege of el-Fasher city continues.
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Curfew imposed in Nigerian state after 'hunger' protest

Thu, 01/08/2024 - 21:09
Nationwide protests against the rising cost of living are marred by looting in Kano.
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Khelif opponent abandons early in controversial fight

Thu, 01/08/2024 - 20:33
Imane Khelif reaches the quarter-finals of the women's 66kg at the Olympics as Angela Carini abandons their bout after 46 seconds.
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Palace sign Senegal winger Sarr from Marseille

Thu, 01/08/2024 - 19:19
Crystal Palace sign winger Ismaila Sarr from Marseille for a fee in the region of £12.5m.
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Watford sign Algeria left-back Larouci on loan

Thu, 01/08/2024 - 15:11
Left-back Yasser Larouci joins Championship side Watford on loan from Troyes.
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Kenya rolls out poison in bid to cull a million crows

Thu, 01/08/2024 - 08:43
Invasive birds are a major nuisance on the coast and there are fears they could travel inland.
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USA thrash South Sudan to make Olympic last eight

Wed, 31/07/2024 - 23:35
The USA cruise to a 103-86 victory over South Sudan to qualify for the Olympic men's basketball quarter-finals.
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'Slave auction' pupils to face disciplinary in South Africa

Wed, 31/07/2024 - 20:34
Viral footage appears to show schoolchildren in Cape Town "selling" off black classmates.
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Nigerian inquiry after Ofili left off Olympic start list

Wed, 31/07/2024 - 19:09
Nigerian officials are trying to work out how Favour Ofili’s name was left off the entry list for the women’s 100m at Paris 2024.
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Le Clos primed for Paris after treading 'dark path'

Wed, 31/07/2024 - 14:00
South African swimmer Chad le Clos is ready to challenge in the Paris pool after having to "rebuild" following mental health struggles.
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Frustrated Nigerians vow 'days of rage' as hardships mount

Wed, 31/07/2024 - 10:12
Facing high living costs activists call for protests but the government says they should hold back.
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South Sudan’s 7ft 2in refugee basketballer

Tue, 30/07/2024 - 12:35
Olympics 2024: South Sudan refugee becomes NBA hopeful
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'The hijab is part of me' - beach volleyball star

Tue, 30/07/2024 - 12:26
Eight years after making history by wearing a hijab at the Olympics, Doaa Elghobashy wants to inspire more players at Paris 2024.
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‘They cry of hunger once they notice there’s no milk’

Mon, 29/07/2024 - 16:00
Malnutrition is rising in northern Nigeria, with many families struggling to feed their children.
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