Why Tanzanian Nobel laureate Abdulrazak Gurnah is hardly known back home

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Few of Abdulrazak Gurnah's novels are sold in Tanzania where reading fiction is not popular.

New York marathon: Kenya’s Peres Jepchirchir and Albert Korir claim wins

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Kenya's Peres Jepchirchir won the women's race at the New York City marathon as compatriot Albert Korir claimed the men's title.

In pictures: Thousands join huge pro-government rally in Ethiopia

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The rally comes as rebel Tigrayan forces advance within 300km of the capital Addis Ababa.

Sudan coup: Protesters tear-gassed at rally in Khartoum

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Protesters are demanding the military step back and allow the transition to civilian rule.

Libya’s foreign minister Najla El-Mangoush suspended and grounded

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There has been political infighting after comments she made to the BBC about the 1988 Lockerbie bombing.

Nigeria’s Usman retains UFC world title

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Welterweight champion Kamaru Usman retains his title with a unanimous decision win against Colby Covington in their rematch at UFC 268.

Sudan coup protesters: ‘They cannot kill us all’

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Despite the bloody crackdown, many Sudanese remain determined to overturn the military takeover.

In pictures: Sierra Leone devastation after Freetown fuel tanker collision

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Freetown is in shock following Friday night's explosion which killed scores of people.

Sierra Leone explosion: Scores dead after Freetown oil tanker collision

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The accident happened after the tanker collided with another vehicle in the nation's capital, Freetown.

COP26: What African climate experts want you to know

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The issues for Africa, the continent most vulnerable as temperatures rise, that COP26 must not ignore.