Black Thursday: Chad grants amnesty to police who killed over 50 protestors

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Human rights groups say more than 300 people were killed in opposition protests in 2022.

Clemence Mtenga: Tanzanian student killed in Israel was a ‘leader’ to classmates

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Clemence Mtenga should have graduated from university this week - instead his body is being flown home.

Ansu Keita: Liberia head coach misses World Cup qualifier after death threats

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Liberia manager Ansu Keita on how death threats from fans forced him to miss a 2026 World Cup qualifier.

Mozambique parliament backs move to extend military service to five years

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Foreign troops are helping Mozambique tackle a six-year Islamist insurgency in the north.

Oscar Pistorius to be freed on parole in South Africa after killing girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp

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The former Paralympian has been serving a 13-year sentence for murdering girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp.

Kenya floods: Seven feared dead after crossing flooded river in Makueni County

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The group was returning home after meeting the First Lady in Nairobi when they were swept away.

Oscar Pistorius makes new parole bid 10 years after killing girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp

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The former Paralympian is serving over 13 years for murdering his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp in 2013.

Africa’s week in pictures: 17-23 November 2023

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A selection of the best photos from across the African continent this week.

Ethiopia drought: Fifty die of hunger in Tigray and Amhara amid aid freeze

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The US and UN paused humanitarian aid in the East African country after allegations of theft.

Eritrea: What next for football after World Cup qualifying withdrawal?

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After withdrawing from qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup, when will Eritrea next play international football?