Angella Okutoyi: Kenya’s rising tennis star

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After playing in the Australian Open, could Kenyan Angella Okutoyi emulate her hero Serena Williams?

South Africa flooding: ‘I had thought my house was safe’

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Torrential floods have killed nearly 400 people in South Africa, with more rain forecast.

DR Congo conflict: Hiding on top of a hill to escape the rebels

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Some 50,000 people have found a place of sanctuary from the myriad armed groups in eastern DR Congo.

UK Rwanda asylum plan against international law, says UN refugee agency

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The UNHCR says it is "unacceptable" to shift responsibility by sending asylum seekers overseas.

Algerian lotto winner struggles to claim prize

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An Algerian man in Belgium is fighting to claim his €250,000 winnings because of his status.

First UK asylum seekers could be in Rwanda ‘in weeks’

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The UK scheme to send some asylum seekers to Rwanda has been described by critics as "cruel".

Africa’s week in pictures: 8-14 April 2022

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A selection of the best photos from across Africa and beyond this week.

Joel Embiid: Can Cameroonian help Philadelphia 76s to NBA title?

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After winning the NBA's scoring title, can Cameroonian centre Joel Embiid help end Philadelphia 76ers' long wait for a championship?

UK asylum plan: Rwanda to exclude those from neighbouring nations

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Rwanda's foreign minister says most asylum seekers will be welcomed - but there are some exceptions.