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Trove of records reveals Kenya’s forgotten World War soldiers

Thousands of Kenyans, who fought for Britain, are buried in unknown locations and were never commemorated.

Trove of records reveals Kenya’s forgotten World War soldiers

Thousands of Kenyans, who fought for Britain, are buried in unknown locations and were never commemorated.

Panache, parades and power: Africa’s top shots

A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond.

Panache, parades and power: Africa’s top shots

A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond.

Panache, parades and power: Africa’s top shots

A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond.

Ugandans welcome war crimes charges against LRA leader Joseph Kony and demand his arrest

The warlord remains at large but victims hope the ICC charges will renew efforts to capture him.

British ex-soldier arrested over alleged murder of Kenyan woman in 2012

Robert James Purkiss faces extradition over allegations he murdered Agnes Manjiru.

EU forces free crew after Somali pirate attack on tanker

The Hellas Aphrodite crew have been freed from armed Somali pirates who seized it the previous day.

France advises citizens to leave Mali urgently amid jihadist fuel blockade

The blockade, imposed by jihadists, has upended daily life in the landlocked nation.

At least 240 charged with treason after Tanzania election violence

Social media influencers and a prominent businessperson were among those charged.