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Sudan army denies deadly Eid strike on key hospital in Darfur
The strike killed 64 people, including 13 children, two nurses and a doctor, according to the WHO head.
‘Peace is a gradual thing’: How land, cattle and identity fuel a deadly Nigerian conflict
How a lack of justice and trust in the security forces perpetuates deadly violence in Plateau state.
Rwanda batter becomes youngest women’s T20 centurion
Rwanda's Fanny Utagushimaninde says it was like "a dream" after becoming the youngest woman to make a T20 international century at the age of 15 years and 223 days.
Leading anti‑racism activist in Tunisia jailed for eight years
Saadia Mosbah campaigned for migrants, particularly after President Kais Saied said they posed a demographic threat to the country.
Desperate for food drought-stricken Kenyans turn to the gingerbread tree
Some 26 million people are "facing extreme hunger" in Kenya, Ethiopia and Somalia, warns humanitarian organisation Oxfam.
UK reveals aid priorities after major cuts to budget
Aid groups and MPs have raised concerns over the move to prioritise defence spending over aid.
UK agrees deal to ease migrant returns to Nigeria
It comes during the Nigerian president's state visit to the UK - the first by a west African leader in 37 years.
Chad warns Sudan it will retaliate after drone strike on mourners kills 17
President Idris Mahamat Déby orders the military to be on high alert and a "total closure" of the border.
DR Congo and Rwanda agree to ease tensions after talks in US
The conflict has persisted despite a peace deal signed by DR Congo and Rwanda in December.
Denounce ‘abject’ Afcon decision – senior Caf member
Caf executive committee member Augustin Senghor says the decision to strip Senegal of the 2025 Afcon title is "unacceptable, abject and we have to denounce it".