Sudan paramilitary attacks leave key city without power

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The drones also hit the civilian section of Port Sudan's airport, a fuel depot and a major hotel.

Ghana protesters accuse president of power grab after chief justice’s suspension

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Opposition supporters say the constitution has been flouted. The president says allegations must be investigated.

Ugandan opposition bodyguard charged after torture, lawyer says

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Eddie Mutwe is in severe pain after being beaten and electrocuted in custody, his lawyer says.

Top UN court rejects Sudan’s bid to sue UAE for genocide

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The UAE opted out of part of the Genocide Convention meaning it cannot face genocide allegations itself.

Four Kenyan police officers charged over baby’s killing as others freed

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The six-month-old died in 2017 after being hit by police deployed to quell election violence.

Rwanda confirms talks with US about taking in migrants

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Rwanda's foreign minister says his country is in the "spirit" of giving migrants "another chance".

Kenya government condemns ‘shameful’ shoe-hurling at president

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The footwear hit the president on his outstretched arm as he spoke at a public rally.

Ethiopian Nigussie breaks Belfast Marathon record

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Ethiopian Tilahun Nigussie wins the Belfast Marathon in a new event record of two hours, 13 minutes and 37 seconds after dominating the race.

Paramilitaries strike Port Sudan for first time, army says

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It is the first time RSF attacks have reached the city, which is the de-facto capital of the army-led government.

Polygamy and pageantry on display at a mass wedding in South Africa

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"He is a God [who approves] of polygamy," rang out as a congregation celebrated 55 marriages over Easter.