Rugby World Cup 2023: South Africa’s 1995 captain ‘the luckiest player ever’

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Former South Africa captain Francois Pienaar says he is 'probably the luckiest player ever' given the significance of his team's 1995 Rugby World Cup triumph.

Africa’s week in pictures: 1-7 September

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

Mali: At least 49 civilians reported dead in attack on river boat

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National mourning is declared after jihadist attacks reportedly kill 49 civilians and 15 soldiers.

Afcon 2023 qualifiers: Ghana and Angola reach finals in Ivory Coast

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Ghana's 2-1 victory over Central African Republic sees the Black Stars book their spot at next year's finals in Ivory Coast, with Angola also progressing from Group E.

Uganda’s NDA found HIV drugs in meat but didn’t issue warning

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The National Drug Authority found anti-retrovirals in pork and chicken in 2014 but didn't tell the public.

Rwanda suspected serial killer arrested after bodies found in kitchen

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Rwandan police discovered the crime after the 34-year-old suspect was evicted from his rented home.

Gabon coup leaders: Ousted President Ali Bongo now free

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Ali Bongo has been under house arrest since the military seized power last week.

Salif Keita: How Mali’s ‘Black Panther’ became a pioneering icon

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Mali's Momo Sissoko, the nephew of the late Salif Keita, pays tribute to the first African Footballer of the Year.

Africa proposes global carbon taxes to fight climate change

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Despite suffering some of the worst impacts of climate change, the continent only gets 12% of financing.

Election tribunal rejects Nigeria presidential election challenge

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President Bola Tinubu's opponents failed to prove allegations of rigging, the court rules.