Europe migrant crisis: Boat sinks off Tunisia drowning 43

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Another 84 migrants were rescued after their boat capsized in a bid to sail from Libya to Europe.

Ethiopia Tigray conflict: Famine hits 400,000, UN warns

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Millions more are at risk of starvation due to the conflict in Tigray, the organisation says.

Ethiopia’s Tigray crisis: Rebel resurgence raises questions for Abiy Ahmed

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The capture of the Tigrayan capital Mekelle puts huge pressure on Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed.

Namibians out of Olympics over testosterone levels

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Namibian teenagers Christine Mboma and Beatrice Masilingi are out of the 400m event at the Olympics after being found to have overly high naturally-occurring testosterone levels.

Kenneth Kaunda: Memorial held for Zambia’s first president

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Foreign dignitaries have been paying respects to Mr Kaunda, who led Zambia after its independence.

Helping Uganda’s fight against climate change using ancient farming techniques

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How reviving traditional farming techniques could be helping in the battle against climate change in Uganda.

Africa’s week in pictures: 25 June-1 July 2021

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A selection of the week's best photos from across the continent.

Caster Semenya to continue to fight 800m ban after failing to qualify for the Olympics

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South Africa's Caster Semenya wants to continue her battle against a ban from running the 800m after failing to qualify for the Olympics in the 5,000m.

Gen Tsadkan Gebretensae: Ethiopia’s Tigray rebel mastermind

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A former army general is leading the war against the Ethiopian government.

Mozambique attack: Timeline of terror

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Some of those caught up in the attack on the northern city of Palma by Islamist militants share their stories.