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Putin gathers allies to show West’s pressure isn’t working

Russian President Vladimir Putin is welcoming more than 20 world leaders to the Brics summit.

Putin gathers allies to show West’s pressure isn’t working

Russian President Vladimir Putin is welcoming more than 20 world leaders to the Brics summit.

UN ‘deeply concerned’ Kenya returned Turkish refugees

The UN's statement follows reports that multiple Turkish nationals were abducted in Nairobi on Friday.

Cameroon’s president finally seen in public

President Paul Biya, 91, had not been seen in public for six weeks, sparking rumours he had died.

Trans socialite did serve her jail term, Nigerian panel finds

An investigation was launched following reports Bobrisky had served her sentence in a flat outside prison.

Rabada takes 300th Test wicket – how does he compare?

South Africa bowler Kagiso Rabada has taken his 300th Test wicket - and here's how he compares to other all-time greats.

Zambian president sacks top judges who ruled in favour of his rival

Some accuse the president of interfering with the independence of the judiciary - he says it is legal.

A million people hit by flooding in South Sudan

Around one in 12 South Sudanese are affected by one of the worst flood seasons of recent years.

Risking death to smuggle alcohol past Somali Islamists

Despite the dangers, the transporters of the illicit brew see it as a way out of poverty.

Risking death to smuggle alcohol past Somali bandits and Islamist fighters

Despite the dangers, the transporters of the illicit brew see it as a way out of poverty.