Kenya alarm after carrier bag mistaken for stray lion

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The villagers were on alert after some of their livestock had recently gone missing.

Africa’s digital business: The women swapping shops for smartphones

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Three African women explain how they have boosted their income by going digital since the start of Covid.

Durban floods survivors: ‘I thought the world was ending’

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Moeketsi Manake and his family talk about losing everything, including their house, in the Durban floods.

Kenya’s Talai clan petitions Prince William over land eviction

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The Talai clan say they were evicted from their land for tea plantations, some still owned by UK firms.

Al-Shabab attack on African Union forces in Somalia: What we know

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Islamist militants have carried out what may be their most deadly attacks on the African Union mission.

Mali nonuplets in perfect health on first birthday – father

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The nine Malian babies hold the world record for the most children delivered in a single birth to survive.

Egypt charity’s shock as donated phone card raises fortune

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A young woman's donation of $0.50 of mobile phone credit helps raise $1m for a medical charity.

Russian mercenaries behind Central African Republic atrocities – HRW

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Witnesses tell Human Rights Watch about summary executions, torture and the beating of civilians.

Former SA Wimbledon finalist Anderson retires

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Former Wimbledon finalist Kevin Anderson announces his retirement from professional tennis at the age of 35.

World Press Freedom Day: Where do African countries rank?

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The United Nations General Assembly declared 3 May is World Press Freedom Day, but what does that mean?