Niger junta says ousted President Mohamed Bazoum tried to escape

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Mohamed Bazoum tried to flee from custody with his family, cooks and security, the military says.

Africa’s week in pictures: 13-19 October 2023

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A selection of the best photos from the African continent and beyond.

African Football League: Q&A on the continent’s newest elite club competition

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Africa's new elite club competition, the African Football League, kicks off on Friday - but what exactly is it?

Kenya healthcare: President William Ruto signs controversial UHC bills

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William Ruto has faced a backlash over plans to introduce a new health levy on employers and employees.

Thomas Chibade: Malawi music star dies aged 37

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Tributes are being paid to the singer, with fans saying he had a "golden voice".

Turkish company Karpowership restores electricity to Guinea-Bissau capital

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Turkish firm Karpowership puts the lights back on after the government partially settles a $15m debt.

Mohamed Salah says ‘humanity must prevail’ in Israel-Gaza conflict

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Mohamed Salah calls for "world leaders to come together to prevent further slaughter of innocent souls" amid the ongoing Israel-Gaza conflict.

Friends pay tribute to honeymoon couple killed in Uganda

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The couple have been named locally as David and Celia Barlow, from near Newbury in Berkshire.

Ghana floods: ‘My entire farm is under the water and so is my house’

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Some 26,000 people have been left homeless after water was released to prevent a dam bursting.

England v South Africa: ‘I will fall over backwards if South Africa lose’ – Stransky

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Springbok legend Joel Stransky discusses South Africa's 'brutal' Rugby World Cup quarter-final win over France and backs the holders to see off England in the semis.