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South Africa to investigate ‘mystery’ of planeload of Palestinians

It is not clear who chartered the plane carrying the Palestinians from Kenya to South Africa.

‘The future will take care of itself’ – Nketiah on Ghana rumours

As fans in Ghana debate bringing in diaspora players for the World Cup, Crystal Palace's Eddie Nketiah does not rule out switching allegiance to the Black Stars.

‘The future will take care of itself’ – Nketiah on Ghana rumours

As fans in Ghana debate bringing in diaspora players for the World Cup, Crystal Palace's Eddie Nketiah does not rule out switching allegiance to the Black Stars.

US calls for international action to cut weapons supply to Sudan paramilitaries

"They're committing acts of sexual violence and atrocities," says the US secretary of state, "and it needs to end immediately".

Nigeria cancels mother-tongue teaching in primary schools and reverts to English

Exam results from areas which dropped English have declined, the education minister says, announcing the U-turn.

Over 200 Kenyans fighting for Russia in Ukraine – minister

Russian recruitment networks are targeting Kenyans with fake job offers, authorities say.

US calls for international action to cut weapons supply to Sudan paramilitaries

"They're committing acts of sexual violence and atrocities," says the US secretary of state, "and it needs to end immediately".

South Sudan leader sacks powerful vice-president in shock move

Bol Mel, who is sanctioned by the US for alleged corruption, had been tipped as Kiir's successor.

The fallout from Nigeria’s spectacular $25m museum and the Benin Bronzes

Nigeria’s stunning new Museum of West African Art (Mowaa) finds itself in the crosshairs of local power politics.

The fallout from Nigeria’s spectacular $25m museum and the Benin Bronzes

Nigeria’s stunning new Museum of West African Art (Mowaa) finds itself in the crosshairs of local power politics.