Kenya’s election wrestling match: Dynasties v Hustlers

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As the president backs his ex-rival in elections, his deputy says he is fighting dynastic rule.

Uganda: I was forced to leave idyllic childhood home

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Nisha Popat looks back 50 years to when dictator Idi Amin forced her family out of Uganda

Kenya Election 2022: ‘I’m not rich, but I can be president’

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Two young Kenyans are trying to break barriers by going into politics without money or influence.

Kenya Election 2022: How politicians are using millions to vie for political seats

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Candidates in Kenya are having to spend millions in the race to become the next president.

Kenya election 2022: How a murder haunts the poll

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The 2017 killing of the official in charge of voting technology still torments the electoral commission.

Africa’s week in pictures: 29 July – 4 August 2022

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

The Indian photographer ‘expelled’ from Uganda by Idi Amin

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Fifty years being expelled from Uganda by Idi Amin, a photographer spoke to us about his experience.

Premier League: Salah goals, Mahrez assists and other African storylines for 2022-23

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On Friday, the new English Premier League season begins, with Egypt's Mohammed Salah and Algeria's Riyad Mahrez eyeing both the title and history.

Migrants targeted in South Africa after gang rape outrage

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A mob sets fire to homes a week after migrants are accused of raping eight women.

Kenya election 2022: Combined manifestos give ‘no hope’ on cost of living

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A Kenyan voter has no hope for improvement in the cost of living crisis after the election.