Ethiopia Tigray conflict: Rebels build on capture of capital

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Tigrayan fighters continue their advance after wresting the regional capital from government forces.

Nnamdi Kanu: Nigeria arrests Biafra separatist leader

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He fled in 2017 while on bail facing treason charges and was detained with the help of Interpol.

King Maswati not fled Eswatini’s violent protests – PM

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The statement was made after a night of clashes between the security forces and those wanting reform.

Tunisian tennis star Ons Jabeur aims for Wimbledon semis

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Tunisian tennis star Ons Jabeur wins her first round match at Wimbledon as she aims to reach a first Grand Slam semi-final.

Somalia elections 2021: Why are they important for Africa?

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Why are Somalia's first democratic elections in 50 years so important for the region and the rest of Africa?

South Africa’s top court sentences ex-President Jacob Zuma

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Jacob Zuma had defied a court order to appear at an inquiry into corruption while he was president.

Covid vaccine gap: How South Africa hopes to bridge the divide

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Amid a slow rollout, the government is pushing the West to make jabs more accessible.

Ethiopia’s Tigray conflict: Street celebrations as rebels seize capital

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Supporters celebrate in Mekelle as officials flee the city and the government calls for a ceasefire.

Jack Dorsey: Unpicking Twitter boss’s passion for Nigeria

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The social media platform is banned but Jack Dorsey remains a hugely popular figure in the country.

Somalia’s Puntland region executes 21 al-Shabab fighters

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It may be the highest number of members of the group sentenced to death in the semi-autonomous state.