Kenyan policeman wakes up from coma to find he was sacked

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Neither his family nor the police force could locate Reuben Kimutai Lel, who was actually in hospital.

British and Malaysian men jailed in Somalia for terror offences

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A military court convicts Darren Anthony Byrnes and a Malaysian man of belonging to al-Shabab.

Kenya: On the ground in Laikipia’s conflict

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Armed herders have been attacking farmers and destroying their homes in the Kenya's Laikipia County.

Mozambique militant attacks: ‘So much destruction’

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The BBC's Anne Soy sees how Islamic militants have terrorised Cabo Delgado in northern Mozambique.

Kenyan basketball plagued by sexual abuse for years – victim

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A former basketball player in Kenya says sexual abuse has plagued the country's women's game for "many years".

Africa’s week in pictures: 17-23 September 2021

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

UK Covid vaccine rules cause hesitancy – Africa health boss

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The UK's refusal to accept vaccine certificates from Africa could increase hesitancy, says Africa CDC.

Morocco’s Khadija rape case: Eleven jailed for 20 years

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The woman's lawyer says he will appeal, describing the 20-year sentences as "not tough."

Somalis enjoy first public film screening in 30 years

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The war-ravaged country's national theatre showed two short films by Somali director Ibrahim CM.

Central African Republic war: No-go zones and Russian meddling

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All sides are accused of planting landmines in a dangerous shift in the Central African Republic.