Hajj: Price rises making pilgrimage increasingly unaffordable

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The pilgrimage to Mecca is becoming increasingly unaffordable for many Muslims across the world.

Wagner’s network in Africa faces uncertain future

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What does the Russian mercenary group's failed mutiny mean for its fighters in African countries?

Sierra Leone election: Julius Maada Bio sworn in as opposition cries foul

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The opposition has complained that the vote tallying was not transparent and have challenged the result.

Fishing and safaris help Zimbabwe into Super Six

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A new mindset has helped propel a resurgent Zimbabwe into the final stage of World Cup qualifying.

How healthcare is helping regrow Madagascar’s rainforest

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A former logger is leading her community to help regrow Madagascar’s rainforest by swapping tree seeds for healthcare.

Organ harvesting: Trafficked for his kidney and now forced into hiding

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The inside story of the Nigerian market trader whose case exposed illegal organ removal in the UK.

Egypt’s husband and wife squash champions

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World number one Ali Farag explains how his wife, fellow player Nour El Tayeb, and daughter inspire his performances.

Hundreds of Sudanese stranded at Egypt border

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Hundreds of Sudanese are stuck at the border with Egypt, after the country reversed an exemption allowing women, children and elderly men to cross freely without a visa.

Zimbabwe’s obsession with Animal Farm as novel gets Shona translation

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George Orwell's satirical novel has such resonance it has been translated into the local Shona language.

Sierra Leone election results: Julius Maada Bio leading Samura Kamara

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The first set of results shows the incumbent has 56% of the votes cast - he needs 55% for victory.