Zimbabwe: Australian firm drills for oil and gas

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Zimbabwe's first gas production could be led by a new well being drilled in the north of the country.

Zulu King Misuzulu ka Zwelithini crowned in South Africa

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Misuzulu ka Zwelithini takes the throne in spite of some relatives and royals launching legal challenges.

Mogadishu hotel attack: Two car bombs and gunfire reported

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Police say explosives were detonated outside the Hayat Hotel, before attackers entered and opened fire.

Al-Shabab: Islamists kill 12 in Somali hotel attack

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Security officials report at least 12 dead after al-Shabab militants storm the Hayat Hotel in Mogadishu.

Ethiopian Airlines pilots ‘overshoot runway after falling asleep’

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The Ethiopian Airlines pilots dozed off at 37,000ft but woke to land the plane, an aviation journal says.

UK insists Rwanda is safe despite torture warning

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It comes after a court hears ministers were told about the country's human rights record.

UK insists Rwanda is safe despite torture warning

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It comes after a court hears ministers were told about the country's human rights record.

Verona under investigation and fined for Osimhen racist abuse

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Italian club Hellas Verona sanctioned for chants aimed at Napoli's Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen

Body found in UK father search after Nile rescue bid

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Newly-wed Robert Kaweesi, from Birmingham, has been missing in Uganda since Wednesday.

Africa’s week in pictures: 12-18 August 2022

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