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Raila Odinga: The man who shaped Kenyan politics

A dominant figure in Kenyan politics for decades, Odinga made five unsuccessful attempts at the presidency.

Raila Odinga: The man who shaped Kenyan politics

A dominant figure in Kenyan politics for decades, Odinga made five unsuccessful attempts at the presidency.

Pakistan end South Africa’s 10-Test winning run

Pakistan end world champions South Africa's unbeaten run by completing a 93-run victory in an entertaining and hard-fought first Test in Lahore.

‘Father of our democracy’: Kenya’s Raila Odinga dies in India aged 80

President Ruto leads the tributes to Kenya's former prime minister and long-time opposition leader.

Spain’s radically different approach to African migration

Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez's government is kicking against the prevailing mood among Western nations.

Spain’s radically different approach to African migration

Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez's government is kicking against the prevailing mood among Western nations.

Spain’s radically different approach to African migration

Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez's government is kicking against the prevailing mood among Western nations.

Crowds in Madagascar cheer as military unit seizes power

Crowds celebrated in the streets of the capital Antananarivo after an elite army unit said it had seized power from the president.

Ivory Coast and Senegal claim places at World Cup

Ivory Coast and Senegal become the final two African sides to secure automatic qualification for the 2026 World Cup.

Military says it has seized power in Madagascar after president moves to ‘safe place’

The military promises elections within two years, but the President Rajoelina insists he is still in charge.