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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.

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.

Egypt declared malaria-free after 100-year effort

The World Health Organization says the disease "that plagued pharaohs" now belongs to Egypt's history.

South Africa beaten by New Zealand in T20 World Cup final

New Zealand win their first Women's T20 World Cup title with a comprehensive win over South Africa in Dubai.

‘We are poisoning ourselves’: Ghana gold rush sparks environmental disaster

Rivers have been polluted and forests destroyed on a shocking scale by illegal gold miners.