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How Zimbabwe returned from abyss to World Cup resurgence

After a long time in the wilderness, Zimbabwe are again contending on the biggest stage at the 2026 T20 World Cup - this is the story of their resurgence.

How Zimbabwe returned from abyss to World Cup resurgence

After a long time in the wilderness, Zimbabwe are again contending on the biggest stage at the 2026 T20 World Cup - this is the story of their resurgence.

Two Ugandan women detained after allegedly kissing in public

Uganda has some of the strictest anti-homosexual laws in the world.

Senegal PM proposes tougher anti-LGBT law, doubling prison terms

The bill seeks prison terms of five to ten years for what it describes as "acts against nature".

Drones hammer Sudan’s gold and oil zone – the pivotal new front line

Intensified attacks in the Kordofan region have led to mass casualties as peace remains elusive.

Drones hammer Sudan’s gold and oil zone – the pivotal new front line

Intensified attacks in the Kordofan region have led to mass casualties as peace remains elusive.

Drones hammer Sudan’s gold and oil zone – the pivotal new front line

Intensified attacks in the Kordofan region have led to mass casualties as peace remains elusive.

Senegal decry imprisonment of fans after Afcon clashes

Senegal's prime minister says it is "regrettable" that 18 of its football fans have been handed prison sentences related to disturbances at the 2025 Afcon final.

Senegal decries imprisonment of fans after Afcon clashes

Senegal's prime minister says it is "regrettable" that 18 of its football fans have been handed prison sentences related to disturbances at the 2025 Afcon final.

Ex-Nigerian minister confronted tycoons who bribed her, court told

Diezani Alison-Madueke denies five counts of accepting bribes and a charge of conspiracy to commit bribery.