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Libya central bank reopens after kidnapped official freed

CBL's governor speaks of "increasing threats" to the bank's safety after its IT boss was abducted.

Outcry at sentence for man who raped and killed girl of 7

The Ethiopian girl's mother says she feels "lifeless" knowing the perpetrator may win his appeal.

Tanzania police commander transferred after linking gang-rape victim to sex work

The commander was widely criticised after linking the alleged victim of a gang rape to sex work.

Libya central bank reopens after kidnapped official freed

CBL's governor speaks of "increasing threats" to the bank's safety after its IT boss was abducted.

Africa won tonight, say Adesanya and Du Plessis

Following a heated build-up to their fight at UFC 305, Israel Adesanya and Dricus du Plessis agree that Africa was the real winner of the night after the pair settled their differences.

Africa won tonight, say Adesanya and Du Plessis

Following a heated build-up to their fight at UFC 305, Israel Adesanya and Dricus du Plessis agree that Africa was the real winner of the night after the pair settled their differences.

Du Plessis submits Adesanya to retain UFC title

Dricus du Plessis submits Israel Adesanya in the fourth round of a captivating contest to retain his middleweight title at UFC 305 in Perth, Australia.

Du Plessis submits Adesanya to retain UFC title

Dricus du Plessis submits Israel Adesanya in the fourth round of a captivating contest to retain his middleweight title at UFC 305 in Perth, Australia.

Du Plessis submits Adesanya to retain UFC title

Dricus du Plessis submits Israel Adesanya in the fourth round of a captivating contest to retain his middleweight title at UFC 305 in Perth, Australia.

The poet who caught the eye of Mozambique’s freedom fighters

Mia Couto grew up in Mozambique during the colonial era, and joined its struggle for independence.