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‘I cried so hard’ – the Kenyan WNBA star who beat US visa heartbreak /in /by

Madina Okot only started playing basketball six years ago, but the Kenyan's rapid rise has seen her set a WNBA milestone at the age of 21.

‘I cried so hard’ – the Kenyan WNBA star who beat US visa heartbreak /in /by

Madina Okot only started playing basketball six years ago, but the Kenyan's rapid rise has seen her set a WNBA milestone at the age of 21.

Taiwan president cancels Eswatini trip after African countries close airspace /in /by

Taiwan has accused Beijing of putting pressure on African countries to close their airspace.

Phone tracking shows how Colombian mercenaries backed Sudan’s RSF – report /in /by

The Conflict Insights Group (CIG) says its research also shows the extent of UAE involvement.

Guinea Bissau’s Djabi seriously injured in stabbing /in /by

Midtjylland midfielder Alamara Djabi is in a stable condition having been seriously injured in a stabbing in Denmark, his club says.

Guinea Bissau’s Djabi seriously injured in stabbing /in /by

Midtjylland midfielder Alamara Djabi is in a stable condition having been seriously injured in a stabbing in Denmark, his club says.

Nigeria’s suspected coup plotters deny treason charges /in /by

Allegations of a coup plot first surfaced last year when an Independence Day parade was cancelled.

Arrests in Nigeria after abduction of local monarch ‘held for ransom’ /in /by

The kidnappers raided his palace on Saturday and are believed to be holding him in a forest.

South Africa’s police boss charged in connection with controversial health contract /in /by

Fannie Masemola is accused of failing in his duties to provide proper oversight in his role.

Korir defends Boston Marathon title with course record /in /by

Kenya's John Korir sets a new course record of two hours, one minute and 52 seconds to win a second successive Boston Marathon.