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‘Mammoth task’ to identify South Africa mine victims, police say

At least 78 bodies and more than 240 survivors have been pulled out of a mine since Monday.

CHAN 2024 delay welcomed by three co-hosts

The decision to delay the 2024 African Nations Championship until August is welcomed by officials in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda.

Ugandan general returns to X to ‘shake up the world’

The president's son is known for his controversial tweets - and he hasn't changed after a week off.

US sanctions Sudan army chief Burhan over civilian deaths

The army under Gen Abdel Fattah al-Burhan is accused of committing lethal attacks on civilians.

Tearful Jabeur overcomes breathing problems to win

Former world number two Ons Jabeur in tears on court as she struggles with breathing difficulties during her third-round Australian Open victory.

The would-be African nation in love with Donald Trump

Somaliland hopes Donald Trump will make history by recognising it as a nation, but Somalis fear the move.

The would-be African nation in love with Donald Trump

Somaliland hopes Donald Trump will make history by recognising it as a nation, but Somalis fear the move.

The would-be African nation in love with Donald Trump

Somaliland hopes Donald Trump will make history by recognising it as a nation, but Somalis fear the move.

No more miners trapped underground in South Africa, volunteers say

At least 78 bodies and more than 200 survivors have been pulled out of a mine since Monday.

Mozambique at a crossroads as new president sworn in

Daniel Chapo's legitimacy has been questioned following protests against his victory.