The Nigerian artist who turned pain into fame during lockdown

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Ijeoma Ogwuegbu only took up painting 18 months ago but praise from Thandiwe Newton helped her work go viral.

Kenya football boss Mwendwa arrested as crisis deepens

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The president of Kenya's football federation has been arrested as a series of developments threw the country's footballing future into uncertainty.

Egypt progress in African World Cup qualifying as Algeria edge closer

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Egypt come from behind to draw with Angola and progress to the African World Cup play-offs while Algeria edge closer.

Ethiopia’s Tigray conflict: US troops are ‘ready to respond’

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The US military has a large base in Djibouti, which is monitoring the crisis in neighbouring Ethiopia.

South Africa in India 1991: The story of Hussein Manack and Faiek Davids

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How two little-known black cricketers helped South Africa back into international cricket post-Apartheid.

Africa’s week in pictures: 5-11 November 2021

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A selection of the best photos from the African continent and beyond.

Durham University student’s clean energy device earns global prize

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Jeremiah Thoronka was told he made "an enormous difference" for efforts to tackle energy poverty.

FW de Klerk: The man who still divides South Africa

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Was he a visionary who ended a racist system, or should he have been prosecuted?

Hasaacas Ladies and Malabo Kings reach Women’s Champions League semi-finals

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Hasaacas Ladies and Malabo Kings qualify for the semi-finals of the inaugural Women's African Champions League in Egypt.

South Africa and Ghana set for World Cup qualifying showdown

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Mali reach next year's play-offs as South Africa and Ghana set-up World Cup qualifying showdown.