Sudan: Why has fighting broken out there?

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Fighting is continuing in Sudan between the regular armed forces and a powerful paramilitary force.

Sudan: Army and RSF battle over key sites, leaving 56 civilians dead

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Clashes between the army and a notorious paramilitary force leave nearly 600 people injured.

Nizar Issaoui: Protests at funeral of Tunisian footballer who set himself on fire

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Nizar Issaoui, 35, died from burns as a protest against "police injustice", his family said.

Kenya chess: Male player dons disguise to compete as woman

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The bold gambit of dressing in a burka was exposed when the Kenyan's winning streak raised eyebrows.

Kenya cult deaths: Four die after suspected starvation plot

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Four die after allegedly refusing food on the orders of a pastor who wanted them to get to heaven.

Africa’s week in pictures: 7-13 April 2023

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

In pictures: 2023 Sony World Photography Awards

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The winners of the 2023 Sony World Photography Awards have been announced.

Thabo Bester: South Africa’s ‘Facebook rapist’ deported from Tanzania

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Tanzania deports the rapist and murderer who faked his death in jail, and was at large for a year.

France’s plan to crack down on Indian Ocean migration

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Desperate to reach Mayotte, Christian Ally Moussa boarded a small fishing boat in Madagascar.

Ghana first to approve ‘world-changer’ malaria vaccine

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The vaccine - R21 - was up to 80% effective in early-stage clinical trials.