The sailor living alone on an abandoned cargo ship

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Seafarer Mohammed Aisha has been living on an abandoned cargo ship for four years, part of that time completely on his own.

More than 1,800 prisoners escape in Nigeria

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Gunmen stormed the jail and used explosives, allowing inmates to make a run for it.

Ghanaian authorities investigate after 60 dead dolphins appear

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Officials warn people not to eat the dolphins given that it is still unclear why they died.

Middlesbrough 1-1 Watford: Late Yannick Bolasie equaliser rescues point for Boro

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Yannick Bolasie's late header gives Middlesbrough's fading Championship play-off hopes a boost as they draw with Watford.

Mozambique town Palma ‘retaken’ from militant Islamists

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The military says it is fully in control of Palma, which was invaded by militants on 24 May.

Thandie Newton reverts to original spelling of first name, Thandiwe

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The actress has previously been known an Thandie, an anglicised version of her name.

African Confederation Cup: Raja make it three group wins from three

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Raja Casablanca make it three group wins from three in the African Confederation Cup with a 2-0 win over Pyramids of Egypt on Sunday.

Tigray crisis: The Weeknd donates $1m to Ethiopians in conflict

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The Canadian popstar says his "heart breaks for innocent civilians being senselessly murdered".

Covid in Kenya: The woman who refuses to be defeated by the virus

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Kenyan Josephine Muchilwa lost her chef's job and then her business but is now trying something else.

Pakistan in South Africa: Fakhar Zaman hits 193 but hosts win to level series

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Pakistan opener Fakhar Zaman hits a stunning 193 but South Africa win the second one-day international by 17 runs to level the series.