England v South Africa: Jonny Bairstow and Tristan Stubbs star as hosts win in Bristol

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Jonny Bairstow's devastating 90 helps England beat South Africa by 41 runs in a high-scoring first Twenty20 international in Bristol.

Lulo Rose: Largest pink diamond in 300 years found in Angola

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The 170 carat "Lulo Rose" is the fifth largest diamond ever discovered in Angola's Lulo mine.

Abducted Chibok girls found eight years on

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The Nigerian army says it has found two hostages, who appear to have given birth during captivity.

Africa Cup of Nations: Caf dismisses Nigeria’s 2025 tournament bid talk

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Nigeria Football Federation president Amaju Pinnick says they plan to stage the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations - but organisers insists Guinea will host.

Kenya election 2022: Deputy President Ruto fact-checked

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William Ruto appeared alone in the TV studio to answer questions on a range of topics.

DR Congo protests: Anti-UN anger rages amid war crime warning

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The death toll rises to 19, including three peacekeepers, as a third day of demonstrations continue.

African fossils show ‘monster’ could have lived in Loch Ness

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Plesiosaur fossils on an ancient African riverbed suggest 'Nessie' could have survived fresh water.

Wafcon 2022: Can Africa capitalise on success of tournament in Morocco?

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This year's Women's Africa Cup of Nations has raised the stakes for women's football, but can the continent capitalise on its success?

Tunisia referendum: Voters give president near unchecked power

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Turnout is believed to have been low - with fewer than one-third of voters casting a ballot.

South Africa gun crime: ‘Every night there are bullets’

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A recent spate of tavern shootings in South Africa has brought into focus how unsafe some places are.