South Africa files ICJ case accusing Israel of ‘genocidal acts’

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Israel says it rejects the allegation "with disgust", calling it "baseless".

Northern Ethiopia facing famine, says official

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A Tigray leader says his region is on the verge of starvation, which is denied by the federal government.

Afua Asantewaa: Ghanaian media personality ends 126-hour singing marathon

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Afua Asantewaa's Guinness World Record attempt, which began on Christmas Eve, had a huge following.

Burundi’s President Ndayishimiye hits out over gay rights and aid

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A fervent Catholic, Évariste Ndayishimiye says homosexuals "should be stoned" and not granted rights.

Hugues Fabrice Zango wants to be ‘a symbol of hope’ for Burkina Faso

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Hugues Fabrice Zango, Burkina Faso's first athletics world champion, wants to inspire a nation in both sport and academia.

South Africa’s shark spotters back in action as great whites return

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The measures being taken to keep holiday-makers apart from great white sharks in Cape Town.

Ukraine war: International students complete exams abroad

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Foreign students whose degrees were cut short by Russia's invasion are able to complete their studies.

Russia reopens embassy in Burkina Faso

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The move is the latest sign that the former French colony is pivoting towards Russia.

Mbongeni Ngema dies: Tributes paid to South African theatre legend

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Best-known for the musical Sarafina!, he showed the world the lives of black people under apartheid.

Afcon: Club or country – what matters more?

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The Africa Cup of Nations kicks off while European football is still underway. But what is it like for a player to leave during the season?