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The Polygamist’s creator says women see themselves reflected in her Netflix hit /in /by

Zimbabwean novelist Sue Nyathi self-funded her debut novel and now asks who can afford to write at all.

The Polygamist’s author says women see themselves reflected in her Netflix hit /in /by

Zimbabwean novelist Sue Nyathi self-funded her debut novel and now asks who can afford to write at all.

Who are the Chawinga sisters leading Malawi’s bid for Wafcon glory? /in /by

Sisters Tabitha and Temwa Chawinga are the undoubted stars of Malawi's unexpected run to the final of the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations.

Who are the Chawinga sisters leading Malawi’s bid for Wafcon glory? /in /by

Sisters Tabitha and Temwa Chawinga are the undoubted stars of Malawi's unexpected run to the final of the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations.

Pardon for president’s main rival in Chad /in /by

It paves the way for the release of Succès Masra from prison where he had been sentenced to 20 years.

US missionary released following kidnap in Niger, Christian group says /in /by

Kevin Rideout, who was kidnapped outside his home in the capital last October, is now with US officials.

Nigeria to miss Women’s World Cup after South Africa and Ghana win play-offs /in /by

South Africa and Ghana progress to an inter-confederation qualifier for the 2027 Women's World Cup, but Nigeria will miss the tournament for the first time.

Nigeria to miss Women’s World Cup after South Africa and Ghana win play-offs /in /by

South Africa and Ghana progress to an inter-confederation qualifier for the 2027 Women's World Cup, but Nigeria will miss the tournament for the first time.

Presidential pardon for French alleged spy accused of plotting Mali coup /in /by

France is yet to comment on Yann Vezilier's pardon and previously called the accusations "unfounded".

Presidential pardon for French alleged spy accused of plotting Mali coup /in /by

France is yet to comment on Yann Vezilier's pardon and previously called the accusations "unfounded".