Venice bus crash: The heroes who pulled survivors from burning wreck

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The two men say they have not slept since the tourist bus plunged off a bridge and caught fire.

How Ghana’s rising star plunged into an economic crisis

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Ghana was once the shining star of Africa, with the fastest in the world in 2019. But in 2022, it all came crashing down.

Kenyan baby stealer jailed for 25 years after BBC Africa Eye expose

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Hospital worker Fred Leparan attempted to sell a baby boy to an undercover BBC reporter.

Cricket World Cup 2023: Zimbabwe’s ‘forgotten man’ Henry Olonga felt ‘hated’ for black armband protest

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Zimbabwe's 'forgotten' first black cricketer Henry Olonga felt 'hated' for 20 years after risking his life with a protest against Robert Mugabe.

Morocco, Spain and Portugal to host 2030 World Cup

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The 2030 World Cup will be held across Uruguay, Argentina, Paraguay, Spain, Portugal and Morocco, Fifa confirms.

Caine Prize 2023: Senegalese married couple win African writing award

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Mame Diene and Woppa Diallo are the first duo to win the prestigious Caine Prize for African writing.

Africa’s fastest woman on medal disappointment

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After three fourth-placed finishes at the Olympics, Ivorian sprinter Marie-Josee Ta Lou is determined to make the Paris 2024 podium and keep inspiring people.

Naira Marley: Afrobeats star taken into police custody over MohBad’s death

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Police take Naira Marley into custody for questioning as they investigate MohBad's death.

Boat carrying 280 migrants lands in Canary Islands

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It is thought to be the largest number of people ever to arrive in the Spanish archipelago in one go.

Lampedusa shipwreck: Sirens sound to remember Eritrean victims

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An emotional memorial is held for the 368 migrants, mainly from Eritrea, who died 10 years ago.