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US deports eight people ‘of African origin’ to Uganda

The Uganda Law Society criticises the deportation, saying it was illegal and "dehumanising".

Burkina Faso must ‘forget’ about democracy, military leader says

Capt Ibrahim Traoré, who seized power in 2023, says democratic rule would not work for his country.

Sixteen Kenyans missing in Russia after army recruitment

More than 250 Kenyans have gone to fight for Russia in Ukraine, mostly willingly, Kenya's foreign minister says.

Four toddlers stabbed to death at Ugandan nursery school

The suspect is in custody but his motive is unknown, the police say in a brief statement.

Burkina Faso rejects report that over 1,800 civilians killed since junta seized power

The government says the report, which blamed most of the killings on the military, as "unfounded".

DR Congo declares national holiday after reaching World Cup for first time in 52 years

This is just the second time that DR Congo have reached the World Cup finals, sparking celebrations in Kinshasa.

DR Congo declares national holiday after reaching World Cup for first time in 52 years

This is just the second time that DR Congo have reached the World Cup finals, sparking celebrations in Kinshasa.

Explosions at Burundi ammunition depot kill 13 civilians – army

Powerful blasts destroyed homes and sparked panic in the city of Bujumbura on Tuesday night.

Lamine Yamal condemns racist abuse aimed at Egypt

Lamine Yamal says racist chants heard during Spain's 0-0 draw with Egypt in Barcelona on Tuesday were "disrespectful and intolerable".

South African army arrive in crime hotspots to help tackle gangs

The army has been deployed to five of South Africa's nine provinces for a year-long operation.