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Ethiopia hits out at Egypt as Nile dam row escalates

The countries exchange angry words over the project amid concerns about worsening relations.

Ethiopia hits out at Egypt as Nile dam row escalates

The countries exchange angry words over the project amid concerns about worsening relations.

Tanzania leader condemns killing of opposition figure doused in acid

President Samia Suluhu Hassan says she will not tolerate such "brutal acts".

Crowded market shelled in Sudan killing more than 20

Dozens were wounded in the attack which a doctors' union is blaming on the paramilitary RSF.

More than 50 killed in Nigeria fuel tanker crash

The vehicle was involved in a collision with a lorry carrying people and livestock.

Ethiopia warns against invasion amid regional tensions

PM Abiy Ahmed says anyone planning an attack should "think 10 times", touting Ethiopia's defensive abilities.

Sudan rejects UN call for peace force to protect civilians

The UN says that "harrowing" human rights violations have been committed during the civil war.

Girls boarding school engulfed by fire in Kenya

Three children are injured days after 21 children died in a fire at another Kenyan school.

‘Hell behind bars’ – life in DR Congo’s most notorious jail

More than 100 inmates died trying to flee Makala Prison - the latest disaster to hit the overcrowded jail.

‘Hell behind bars’ – life in DR Congo’s most notorious jail

More than 100 inmates died trying to flee Makala Prison - the latest disaster to hit the overcrowded jail.