Martha Koome – from women’s right campaigner to Supreme Court chief justice

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Despite a difficult childhood, Martha Koome became Kenya's first female chief justice.

African students caught up in India’s Covid-19 crisis share their views

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Three African students caught up in India's unfolding Covid-19 crisis share their views from the ground.

Sierra Leone: Mabinty’s mission to stop teen pregnancies

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14-year-old Sierra Leonean Mabinty Mambu is using radio to empower and educate girls about teen pregnancy.

Simeon ‘Simy’ Nwankwo: Scoring in Italy but ignored by Nigeria

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Simeon 'Simy' Nwankwo is one of the leading scorers in Italy's Serie A but has been told he is not part of Nigeria's plans.

Africa’s week in pictures: 23-29 April 2021

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A selection of the week's best photos from across the continent and beyond.

Zulu Queen Mantfombi Dlamini dies a month after becoming regent

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Rumours that she was poisoned are dismissed by her prime minister who says she was ill for some time.

‘Pregnant Egyptian mummy’ revealed by scientists

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Experts believe the woman was aged between 20 and 30 when she died with her unborn child.

Cricket: Zimbabwe’s Langton Rusere makes history

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Zimbabwe's Langton Rusere becomes cricket's first black African to umpire a Test match.

Tegla Loroupe says athletes using high-tech shoes are ‘cheating’

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Former marathon world record holder Tegla Loroupe says athletes using running shoe technology are "cheating" and it is "almost like doping".

South Sudan: Men’s football coach Ashu Cyprian Besong on a decade of progression

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South Sudan men's football coach Ashu Cyprian Besong says the team are progressing a decade after being created.