Sudan-born Majok to repay the sport that offered a path away from war

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Former Los Angeles Laker Ater Majok wants to repay a sport that gave him purpose as he returns to the continent to play in the Basketball Africa League.

Ghana patients in danger as nurses head for NHS in UK – medics

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The recruitment of nurses by high-income countries is "out of control", a nursing body says.

Israel returns body of Egyptian policeman who killed Israeli soldiers

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The policeman shot dead three soldiers near the border in what Israel says was a terrorist attack.

Dane van Niekerk ‘uncomfortable’ in cricket kit after fitness issues

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Former South Africa captain Dane van Niekerk says she feels "uncomfortable" wearing cricket kit after being dropped over fitness issues.

Ghetto Kids: Winning Britain’s Got Talent would mean a bigger house in Uganda

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A group of Ugandan children is on the verge of glory after reaching the final of Britain's Got Talent.

Sudan conflict: Caesarean by phone light – giving birth in a warzone

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Women in Sudan's few remaining maternity wards are having babies to the sound of gunfire.

African Champions League: Are Al Ahly Africa’s version of Real Madrid?

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As Egypt's Al Ahly bid for a record-extending eleventh continental title, can similarities be drawn with Europe's most successful club side?

Uganda’s Ghetto Kids seek glory in Britain’s Got Talent

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The children from Uganda tell the BBC about reaching the final of hit UK TV show Britain's Got Talent.

How Putin has given South Africa a big diplomatic headache

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The Russian leader's invasion of Ukraine has made life complicated for South Africa on several fronts.

Kenya’s Faith Kipyegon breaks 1500m world record

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Faith Kipyegon sets a new 1500m world record in the Florence Diamond League meeting on Friday, with Britain's Laura Muir a distant second.