Desmond Tutu: South Africa anti-apartheid hero dies aged 90

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Tributes are paid to Archbishop Tutu, the Nobel peace prize laureate who helped end apartheid in South Africa.

Deadly bombing at restaurant packed for Christmas

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Six people have been killed after a suicide bomber targeted a restaurant in eastern DR Congo.

Letter from Africa: Why Kenya’s taxman is eyeing social media

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Socialites are becoming wary of what they post online in case Kenya's revenue authority comes calling.

Sudan coup: Tear gas fired at pro-democracy protests

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Protesters are demanding the military step back and allow the transition to civilian rule.

SA urges halt to Nelson Mandela’s Robben Island prison cell key auction

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Nelson Mandela, South Africa's first black president, spent 18 years in a tiny cell on Robben Island.

Afcon 2021: Manchester City’s Riyad Mahrez set to lead Algeria’s title defence

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Manchester City's Riyad Mahrez is set to captain Algeria at the Africa Cup of Nations as he is named in defending champions' squad.

Afcon 2021: Crystal Palace boss Patrick Vieira says tournament deserves more respect

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Crystal Palace manager Patrick Vieira says that the Africa Cup of Nations deserves more respect.

Team Qhubeka NextHash: Africa’s top cycling team fails to secure WorldTour licence

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Team Qhubeka NextHash, Africa's top cycling team, fails in its bid to secure a WorldTour spot in 2022.

Omicron: US to lift travel restrictions from southern Africa

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The White House said the measures were no longer necessary amid a US explosion of Omicron cases.

Pregnant woman among 15 charged for Uganda attacks

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Police say the suspects are linked to four attacks by a branch of the Islamic State group.