Rugby World Cup 2023: Why does victory mean more to South Africa?

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The Springboks and inspirational captain Siya Kolisi have an impact far beyond sport, say fans and politicians in their homeland.

Dr Matthew Lani: TikTok star arrested in South Africa

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Matthew Lani garnered thousands of followers by sharing medical advice and selling medication online.

Tanzanian students taken hostage by Hamas in Gaza named

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The two students were taken from a kibbutz where they were on an agriculture internship.

Kenya’s school floggings: The children suffering from a hidden epidemic

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BBC Africa Eye investigates an increase in severe and sometimes deadly beatings at Kenyan schools.

Kenya to become visa-free to African visitors

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President William Ruto decries travel restrictions on the continent saying they inhibit commerce.

Edgar Lungu: Ex-Zambia president makes political comeback

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Edgar Lungu is aiming to capitalise on growing discontent with his successor, Hakainde Hichilema.

Celebrating Springboks bring hope to a troubled nation

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As South Africa faces economic troubles the Rugby World Cup success is a welcome distraction.

Rugby World Cup 2023: South Africa beat New Zealand – how Springboks went back-to-back

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For South Africa, a country short on good news stories, losing the Rugby World Cup final and letting down 62m people was unthinkable.

Tyson Fury v Francis Ngannou: British heavyweight claims controversial split decision win over ex-UFC fighter

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WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury claims a controversial split decision victory against former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou.

The Tanzanians searching for their grandfathers’ skulls in Germany

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Descendants of 19 men hanged 123 years ago have spent decades searching for their remains.