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Malawi ex-president takes clear lead in vote-count, results show /in /by

Peter Mutharika has got about 66% of the votes counted so far, putting him ahead of President Lazarus Chakwera.

Three West African countries to quit International Criminal Court /in /by

The three military juntas, who came to power through coups, say the judicial body is 'incapable' of handling 'proven war crimes'.

Kenya toasts success of golden girls in Tokyo /in /by

Female runners won six of Kenya’s seven gold medals at the World Athletics Championships, topping the podium in every event from 800m to the marathon in Tokyo.

Kenya toasts success of golden girls in Tokyo /in /by

Female runners won six of Kenya’s seven gold medals at the World Athletics Championships, topping the podium in every event from 800m to the marathon in Tokyo.

Egypt’s president pardons British-Egyptian activist Alaa Abdel Fattah /in /by

The British-Egyptian activist is one of six people whose sentences President Abdul Fattah al-Sisi commuted, according to state media.

‘I’m Kenyan, don’t shoot’ – the athlete who says he was duped into the Russian army /in /by

Evans Kibet, now being held in Ukraine after surrendering, says he did not know he was signing up.

‘I’m Kenyan, don’t shoot’ – the athlete who says he was duped into the Russian army /in /by

Evans Kibet, now being held in Ukraine after surrendering, says he did not know he was signing up.

South Africa recall De Kock as he ends retirement /in /by

Wicketkeeper Quinton de Kock reverses his retirement for one-day internationals and is recalled by South Africa.

Botswana declares public holiday after ‘historic’ athletics gold medal /in /by

President Duma Boko congratulates the men's 4x400m relay team for winning gold at the World Athletic Championships.

Botswana declares public holiday after ‘historic’ athletics gold medal /in /by

President Duma Boko congratulates the men's 4x400m relay team for winning gold at the World Athletic Championships.