Climate Check: East Africa drought

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A fourth season of failed rains is causing one of the worst droughts East Africa has seen in decades, with up to 20 million people at risk of severe hunger. Ben Rich explains why the situation could continue to worsen.

Africa and Wigs: A brief history

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Wigs have been present in African society for centuries, but where did it all begin?

Cricketer reunited with SA family after UK attack

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South African bowler Mondli Khumalo, 20, is continuing his recovery after being left in a coma.

Elephant tusk ivory sold on eBay a decade after self-imposed ban

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Sellers simply call ivory by other names including 'bovine bone', investigation shows.

Africa’s week in pictures: 3-9 June 2022

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A selection of the best photos from across Africa and beyond this week.

Ethiopia stun Egypt in 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers

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Ethiopia beat Egypt 2-0 in 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying as Morocco, Nigeria and Mali all come from behind to win.

Captured Moroccan sentenced to death in Ukraine

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Aiden Aslin and Shaun Pinner are sentenced alongside a Moroccan man in a court held by pro-Russian rebels.

South African Ryanair passenger forced to take test in Afrikaans

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South African national Dinesh Joseph says he was forced to take a test in Afrikaans to board a Ryanair flight.

Ryanair Afrikaans test: Airline stands by South African language quiz

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Many South Africans are outraged about the test in Afrikaans, because of its links to apartheid.

Cameroon’s Mankon people mourn ‘missing’ king and welcome successor

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Cameroon's Mankon people regard it as a taboo to speak of the death of their 97-year-old monarch.