Uganda anti-gay laws: Beaten and forced to flee for being LGBT

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Two young people say they've fled the East African country because of the tough new anti-gay laws.

Sudan: Final UK evacuation flight leaves the country

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The final flight concludes an operation that has seen more than 2,300 people airlifted to safety.

Bona Mugabe owns Dubai mansion, Zimbabwe court papers allege

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Court papers list assets including an $80m Dubai mansion, luxury vehicles and 21 farms.

Rwanda floods and landslides kill more than 130 people

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The floodwaters led many homes to collapse, killing those inside, authorities say.

Cameroon’s Embiid named NBA’s Most Valuable Player

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The Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid has been named the NBA's most valuable player for the 2022-23 season.

Terrified Sudanese on the run from Arab militias in Darfur – again

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After two decades of turmoil people in Darfur, west Sudan, are scared of being targets once again.

The ‘apocalyptic’ game with chainsaw-wielding fan

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Investigation under way into riot at African Champions League tie in Tunisia after man wields chainsaw and fans light fires in the stands.

Uganda waters down anti-gay law

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The latest version of the bill no longer proposes outlawing people for simply identifying as LGBTQ+.

Sudan: It’s difficult to get a winner in this kind of war, says Mo Ibrahim

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Sudan-born businessman Sir Mohammed Ibrahim has spoken to the BBC about the war in the country.

Sudan crisis: Civilians facing catastrophe as 100,000 flee fighting – UN

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A further 334,000 people have been displaced within Sudan, but hopes rise of possible peace talks.