Sudan Darfur crisis: ‘Everything civilians can use has been burned or destroyed’

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Large-scale destruction caused by Arab militias in western Sudan is now visible from space.

Venice Biennale: The woman behind the whirlwind festival

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Dundee-born Lesley Lokko has spent the last two years planning the world's biggest architecture festival.

Mozambique cholera: Why outbreaks have sparked unrest

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Misinformation about measures taken to tackle cholera outbreaks has led to violent protests.

South Africa period poverty: ‘I don’t want anyone else to use rags for sanitary pads’

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South African Tamara Magwashu grew up unable to afford pads or tampons - now she is changing that for others.

Bola Tinubu inauguration: The five tests awaiting Nigeria’s new president

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Bola Tinubu is taking over the presidency of Nigeria - a giant nation with gigantic problems.

Cairo masterplan threatens ancient City of the Dead

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Bodies are exhumed and burial sites are razed to make way for roads and bridges.

Sudan conflict: Hospital attacks potential war crimes, BBC told

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Mounting evidence seen by the BBC suggests that medical facilities are being targeted by both sides.

French Open 2023: Egypt’s Mayar Sherif on tennis ‘obsession’

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Mayar Sherif says people told her it was “impossible” to be Egyptian and good at tennis.

Wagner: US sanctions boss of mercenary group in Mali

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The Russian mercenary group could be using African states to procure weapons for Ukraine, US says.

Africa’s week in pictures: 19-25 May 2023

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A selection of the best photos from across Africa and beyond this week.