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Zimbabwean novelist Sue Nyathi self-funded her debut novel and now asks who can afford to write at all.

Sisters Tabitha and Temwa Chawinga are the undoubted stars of Malawi's unexpected run to the final of the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations.

Sisters Tabitha and Temwa Chawinga are the undoubted stars of Malawi's unexpected run to the final of the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations.

It paves the way for the release of Succès Masra from prison where he had been sentenced to 20 years.

Kevin Rideout, who was kidnapped outside his home in the capital last October, is now with US officials.

South Africa and Ghana progress to an inter-confederation qualifier for the 2027 Women's World Cup, but Nigeria will miss the tournament for the first time.

South Africa and Ghana progress to an inter-confederation qualifier for the 2027 Women's World Cup, but Nigeria will miss the tournament for the first time.

France is yet to comment on Yann Vezilier's pardon and previously called the accusations "unfounded".

France is yet to comment on Yann Vezilier's pardon and previously called the accusations "unfounded".

Hakainde Hichilema wants five more years but continued cost of living pressures have dented his appeal.

Rights groups have long raised concerns about alleged human rights violations in Ngorongoro.

The accusations against Bruno Foucher prompted investigations into a potential security breach.

The outbreak, declared on 15 May, has caused more than 2,000 deaths, with thousands more reported cases.

Cameroon's Michaely Bihina saves an extra-time penalty and three more spot kicks in a shootout to send her side though to the 2026 Wafcon final at the expense of host nation Morocco.

Cameroon's Michaely Bihina saves an extra-time penalty and three more spot kicks in a shootout to send her side though to the 2026 Wafcon final at the expense of host nation Morocco.

Malawi's fairy tale run at the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations goes on as sisters Tabitha and Temwa Chawinga share three goals in a 3-1 semi-final win over Algeria.

Malawi's fairy tale run at the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations goes on as sisters Tabitha and Temwa Chawinga share three goals in a 3-1 semi-final win over Algeria.

The musician shares the personal stories behind her third album, and the time she teased a legend.

Some see them as sinister or hunt them for ritual use but these birds play a vital role in nature's cycle.

Some see them as sinister or hunt them for ritual use but these birds play a vital role in nature's cycle.