Tanzanian student taken hostage by Hamas confirmed dead

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Clemence Felix Mtenga was an agriculture intern in Israel at the time of the Hamas attack.

World Cup 2026 qualifiers: Ghana survive scare, Ivory Coast hit nine and Onana injured in Cameroon win

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Inaki Williams earns Ghana a late victory in World Cup qualifying as Cameroon goalkeeper Andre Onana suffers an injury scare and Ivory Coast hit nine past Seychelles.

Liberia election results: President George Weah calls Joseph Boakai to congratulate him

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President George Weah calls Joseph Boakai after his rival gained an unassailable lead in the run-off vote.

John Obi Mikel on African players sending money to family back home

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John Obi Mikel says African footballers are subject to an extra "tax" as they often have to pay to support extended family back home.

Kenya plans 40% police pay rise over three years

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The salary boost is designed to increase morale as well as tackle corruption and improve security.

Sudan civil war: Darfur’s Jem rebels join army fight against RSF

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A rebel leader tells the BBC his forces will fight a paramilitary group accused of ethnic cleansing.

Kenya’s President Ruto one of four Africans on Time climate leaders list

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Time magazine honoured Mr Ruto and three other Africans for their work in fighting climate change.

Zimbabwe declares state of emergency in Harare over cholera

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At least 50 people are said to have died so far with over 7,000 suspected cases.

African Football League: Is it ‘best thing’ for continent or ‘super silly’?

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The African Football League has attracted both praise and concern after its initial edition featuring eight teams.

Angélique Kidjo on being hangry and Africa’s tsunami of talent

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The African music star mulls her 40-year career, which is to be celebrated at the Royal Albert Hall.