Why did Partey play v Spurs hours before rape charge court appearance?

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Former Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey plays for Villarreal against Tottenham, a day before he is set to appear in court on rape and sexual assault charges.

Chinese-linked mining firms sued over ‘ecological catastrophe’ in Zambia

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Million of litres of highly acidic waste spilled into rivers in a copper-mining area, farmers say.

Malawians await presidential poll result in vote dominated by economic woes

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If no candidate wins more than half the votes, the top two contenders will head to a run-off.

TikTokers arrested for insulting Somalia’s president in a dance video

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The young men are seen dancing to a remix of a campaign song, with altered lyrics.

Kipyegon wins historic fourth world 1500m gold

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Faith Kipyegon storms to a fourth world 1500m title and extends her streak of dominance with a fifth consecutive global gold in the event.

Kenya issues arrest warrant for British national over young mother’s murder

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The 21-year-old was killed in 2012 and her body found in a septic tank in the garrison town of Nanyuki.

Nigerian chef breaks world record for largest jollof rice dish

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Guinness World Records has confirmed the achievement, saying the rice weighed in at a staggering 8,780kg.

Police forcibly remove Gambian auditor general in reshuffle row

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Momodou Ceesay rejected the president's decision to oust him from the post.

Malawi votes for next president as cost-of-living bites

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Campaigns were overshadowed by price rises and fuel shortages.

Men jailed for witchcraft murder plot against Zambia’s president

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The pair were sentenced to two years in prison after being found with charms, including a chameleon.