Egypt charity’s shock as donated phone card raises fortune

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A young woman's donation of $0.50 of mobile phone credit helps raise $1m for a medical charity.

Russian mercenaries behind Central African Republic atrocities – HRW

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Witnesses tell Human Rights Watch about summary executions, torture and the beating of civilians.

Former SA Wimbledon finalist Anderson retires

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Former Wimbledon finalist Kevin Anderson announces his retirement from professional tennis at the age of 35.

World Press Freedom Day: Where do African countries rank?

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The United Nations General Assembly declared 3 May is World Press Freedom Day, but what does that mean?

How phantom forests are used for greenwashing

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Governments that make forest restoration promises they don't keep are accused of greenwashing.

SA woman with one leg passes marathon world record

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Jacky Hunt-Broersma, who lost her leg to cancer, set an unofficial record for consecutive marathons.

World Cup 2022: Fifa sanctions six African nations but no replays

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Fifa issues fines and bans but does not order any replays after several African World Cup play-off matches ended in controversy.

South Africa’s Cyril Ramaphosa abandons May Day rally after booing

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President Ramaphosa was forced to leave a May Day event after angry workers stormed the stage.

Angola’s Joice Zau: The performance poet who hates peace

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Angolan Joice Zau gained notoriety by criticising her government and she is not staying quiet.

‘Walking on the beach with my son was the highlight of my life’

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Nathan, who was born with cerebral palsy, is able to do family activities with the help of dad Meekeh's inventions.