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More than 100 killed in failed DR Congo jailbreak

Twenty-four people were shot dead and many others suffocated in a crush, the authorities say.

Ugandan athlete in hospital after Kenya petrol attack

The 33-year-old distance runner is currently receiving treatment for 75% burns, police say.

China’s mission to win African hearts with satellite TV

China pledged to install satellite dishes in some 10,000 villages across Africa, aiming to generate goodwill.

China’s mission to win African hearts with satellite TV

China pledged to install satellite dishes in some 10,000 villages across Africa, aiming to generate goodwill.

China’s mission to win African hearts with satellite TV

China pledged to install satellite dishes in some 10,000 villages across Africa, aiming to generate goodwill.

Young workers drive South Africa’s video games industry

South Africa has a small but thriving video games industry, helped by plenty of young workers.

Young workers drive South Africa’s video games industry

South Africa has a small but thriving video games industry, helped by plenty of young workers.

Young workers drive South Africa’s video games industry

South Africa has a small but thriving video games industry, helped by plenty of young workers.

‘What an able body can do, I can do’ – Nigeria’s powerlifting power

Nigerian powerlifter Folashade Oluwafemiayo on the challenges she has overcome to become a Paralympic gold medallist.

‘What an able body can do, I can do’ – Nigeria’s powerlifting power

Nigerian powerlifter Folashade Oluwafemiayo on the challenges she has overcome to become a Paralympic gold medallist.