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Artists imagine a new utopia for Kenya’s capital

Creatives in Nairobi unleash their imaginations in an effort to inspire a new future for the city.

Artists imagine a new utopia for Kenya’s capital

Creatives in Nairobi unleash their imaginations in an effort to inspire a new future for the city.

Malian singer detained in Belgium in child custody row

The 50-year-old is being held after being extradited from Italy, according to reports.

Mauritius asks for review of Chagos Islands deal with UK

The announcement comes after Mauritius's new prime minister expressed doubts over the deal.

Eritrean refugees describe police crackdown in Ethiopia

Hundreds have reportedly detained in recent weeks as relations between the two countries worsen.

France admits colonial ‘massacre’, says Senegal’s leader

Dozens - perhaps hundreds - of West African troops who fought for France in World War Two were killed.

‘Looking after cattle was tough’ – Wanyonyi’s rise to Olympic champion

Growing up in poverty, Kenya's Emmanuel Wanyonyi herded cattle as a boy and endured the sudden death of his father before finding purpose in athletics.

Chad cuts military agreement with France

The Central African nation cites "sovereignty" as it ends a years-long deal with its former colonial ruler.

Chad cuts military agreement with France

The Central African nation cites "sovereignty" as it ends a years-long deal with its former colonial ruler.

Wanyonyi’s journey from herdsboy to Olympic champion

Growing up in poverty, Kenya's Emmanuel Wanyonyi herded cattle as a boy and endured the sudden death of his father before finding purpose in athletics.