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Thousands mourn Ugandan Olympian killed by ex-partner

The death, after being set ablaze, of marathon runner Rebecca Chepetegei shocked the world.

Emergency meeting in South Sudan after elections postponed

South Sudan, the world's youngest country, has not held a national poll since independence in 2011.

Sierra Leone-born ballerina Michaela DePrince dies aged 29

A war orphan, DePrince moved to the US and ended up performing with Beyoncé.

‘Bipolar, colour and me’ – an artist’s spreadsheet of emotion

How using colour to track his bipolar disorder allowed artist Joseph Awuah-Darko to express his emotions.

‘Bipolar, colour and me’ – an artist’s spreadsheet of emotion

How using colour to track his bipolar disorder allowed artist Joseph Awuah-Darko to express his emotions.

‘Bipolar, colour and me’ – an artist’s spreadsheet of emotion

How using colour to track his bipolar disorder allowed artist Joseph Awuah-Darko to express his emotions.

Thousands mourn Ugandan Olympian killed by ex-partner

The death, after being set ablaze, of marathon runner Rebecca Chepetegei shocked the world.

US and British citizens among 37 sentenced to death in DR Congo coup trial

Christian Malanga, a US national of Congolese origin, the suspected plot leader, was killed during the attack.

Comoros president injured in knife attack

He suffered minor wounds after being set upon near the capital city, says a government spokesperson.

Surprise return to Botswana by ex-president to face trial

Despite saying there was a state plot to poison him, he has left South Africa and returned home.