COP27: What is the Egypt climate conference and why is it important?

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This year's climate summit comes amid spiralling energy costs and diplomatic tensions.

Aggressive breast cancer hits black women harder

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New research shows a genetic link between African ancestry and triple negative breast cancer.

Ukraine war: South Africa row over Russian superyacht’s arrival

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The government insists an oligarch's luxury yacht can dock, but Cape Town's mayor wants to block it.

Ethiopia civil war: Warring sides begin peace talks

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These are the first formal negotiations since the devastating conflict began nearly two years ago.

Fire kills 11 at Uganda school for visually impaired children

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A dormitory fire kills 11 children at a boarding school for visually impaired children.

President Félix Tshisekedi on COP27, M23, Kagame and PSG

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The President of the DRC Félix Tshisekedi says his relationship with Rwanda's Paul Kagame is 'cold'.

The sand doodler who conquered her Somali Islamic critics

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Nujuum Hashi has overcome traditional prejudice to become a respected artist in Somalia.

Chad protests: How have things got to this point?

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Following nationwide protests, reporter Ishaq Khalid explains how Chad has got to this point.

T20 World Cup: South Africa-Zimbabwe rained off in strange fashion

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South Africa and Zimbabwe's opening Super 12s game at the T20 World Cup is finally abandoned because of rain in a strange conclusion.

Arshad Sharif killing: Prominent Pakistani journalist shot dead in Kenya

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Arhsad Sharif is killed by a Kenyan police officer when his vehicle fails to stop at a roadblock.