G5 Sahel: Niger and Burkina Faso leave anti-Islamist force

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Both nations' military juntas say the G5 served foreign interests and has not made the region safer.

British soldier killed off duty in Kenya

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BBC understands 32-year-old Maj Kevin McCool was on a motorcycle trip off base when he was attacked.

Congo cobalt: TikTokers quit vaping amid mining concerns

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A swell of online interest in the central African nation has young adults questioning what they puff.

Ghana Must Go bags: Ethiopian Airlines bans use of the well-known luggage

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Ethiopian Airlines says the luggage, known by various names across Africa, can damage equipment.

Ethiopia pilgrims return to Aksum for festival in Ark of Covenant city

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Aksum's authorities say half a million people are there for the first time since the Tigray war ended.

Zimbabwe budget 2024: Fury at hike in passport fees

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Amid the economic crisis, many survive through cross-border trade, so passports are in high demand.

Niger coup: Family in dark over deposed President Mohamed Bazoum

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Family members have also complained of "abusive" treatment including arrests and searches.

Tanzania signs major carbon credit deal covering national parks

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The carbon credits project will be implemented in six national parks, which span 1.8 million hectares.

Madagascar court confirms Andry Rajoelina’s election as president

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The Constitutional Court dismisses complaints about the vote boycotted by much of the opposition.

Joshua Cheptegei: Eliud Kipchoge backs Ugandan for greatness before marathon debut

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Kenyan legend Eliud Kipchoge says Olympic 5,000m champion Joshua Cheptegei can break the marathon world record one day.