Court blow for Ruto over controversial Kenya housing tax

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President Ruto's government loses its bid to overturn a block on the controversial 1.5% housing levy.

Africa’s week in pictures: 19-25 January 2024

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

Gaza war: ICJ to rule on call for Israel to stop military action

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The ICJ could order Israel to stop military action, in a high-profile case brought by South Africa.

Afcon 2023: Angola out to prove critics wrong and deliver ‘happiness’

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Captain Fredy says Angola are growing in confidence as the Palancas Negras write history at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.

Nelson Chamisa: Zimbabwe opposition CCC leader quits ‘contaminated’ party

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Nelson Chamisa, who came second in elections last year, says his party has been "hijacked".

Plateau state violence: At least 43 killed in Nigeria clashes in Mangu

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At least 43 people were killed in ethnic and religious violence in Plateau state, residents tell the BBC.

Kelly Khumalo accused of ordering Senzo Meyiwa’s murder in South Africa

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Top footballer Senzo Meyiwa was killed on the orders of singer Kelly Khumalo, a South African court hears.

Uganda minister says people dying of hunger are ‘idiots’

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Some say the comments are insensitive after 2,200 died of starvation and related illnesses in 2022.

Bola Tinubu denies planning to move Nigeria’s capital from Abuja to Lagos

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The presidency scotches rumours that there is a plan to relocate the capital from Abuja.

Ghana coup plot: Soldiers among six sentenced to death by hanging

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The six have been sentenced to death by hanging for their involvement in a 2021 coup plot.