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How can Africa improve its performance for LA 2028? /in /by

Africa secured a total of 39 medals at the Paris 2024 Olympics, but which countries were winners and losers?

How can Africa improve its performance for LA 2028? /in /by

Africa secured a total of 39 medals at the Paris 2024 Olympics, but which countries were winners and losers?

UN chief calls for permanent Africa Security Council seat /in /by

The world has changed since 1945, but the UN Security Council has not kept pace, says António Guterres.

Tanzania’s opposition leaders freed on bail /in /by

About 520 people were arrested in a nationwide crackdown to prevent Chadema from holding a youth rally.

Tanzania’s opposition leaders freed on bail /in /by

About 520 people were arrested in a nationwide crackdown to prevent Chadema from holding a youth rally.

Kenya starvation cult leader pleads not guilty /in /by

The self-proclaimed pastor allegedly encouraged his followers to starve themselves to death to get to heaven.

Nigerian woman summoned for ripping up husband’s passport /in /by

The video was widely shared, prompting the authorities to warn that destroying a passport is an offence.

Tanzania opposition figure Tundu Lissu arrested in crackdown /in /by

President Samia last year lifted a ban on opposition rallies and pledged to restore competitive politics.

Was Ukraine’s role in big Wagner defeat an own goal in Africa? /in /by

Kyiv's hand in aiding rebels in Mali against Russian mercenaries may scupper its Africa diplomacy.

Was Ukraine’s role in big Wagner defeat an own goal in Africa? /in /by

Kyiv's hand in aiding rebels in Mali against Russian mercenaries may scupper its Africa diplomacy.