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Villagers killed execution-style in Sudan, activists say
More than 200 civilians have been killed by paramilitaries, a rights group says.
Mauritius ex-PM bailed after ‘suitcases of cash’ arrest
Pravind Jugnauth was charged with money laundering, which he denies, following a dramatic arrest.
South Africa police ‘hot on heels’ of suspects in gay imam killing
The killing of Muhsin Hendricks, a pioneering figure in the gay Muslim community, has shocked many.
Detained Ugandan opposition figure treated in clinic overnight
There are concerns about Kizza Besigye's health as his hunger strike enters a second week.
Second DR Congo city falls to Rwanda-backed rebels
Some people cheered as the fighters entered the city without resistance, two days after taking the airport.
Stirling & Campher help Ireland to win over Zimbabwe
A 144-run partnership between Paul Stirling and Curtis Campher steers Ireland to a six-wicket victory over Zimbabwe as they level the ODI series in Harare.
World’s ‘first openly gay imam’ shot dead in South Africa
He was a pioneering figure who ran a mosque in Cape Town intended as a safe haven for gay Muslims.
Dozens killed in Mali illegal gold mine collapse
The collapse, which killed at least 40, took place near Kenieba, in Mali's gold-rich Kayes region.
Uganda’s Kiplimo runs sub-57 to shatter half marathon record
Uganda's Jacob Kiplimo shatters the half marathon record at a World Athletics event in Barcelona.
Why Uganda’s iconic crested crane faces extinction
The population of the national bird is declining partly due to encroachment on wetlands by farmers.