Ethiopian artist Julie Mehretu breaks African art-world record again

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Julie Mehretu's painting becomes the most expensive by an African-born artist to be sold at auction.

Kenya’s parliament back Haiti mission despite court case

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Lawmakers approve the sending of police officers even though a legal challenge is being heard.

Nestory Irankunda: Burundi hope to woo Bayern Munich-bound wonderkid

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Burundi still hope to convince Nestory Irankunda to play for the country of his parents after the teenager agreed to join Bayern Munich.

Malawi’s President Chakwera bans himself and his cabinet from foreign travel

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Money-saving measures are announced by President Lazarus Chakwera following IMF funding.

Madagascar polls close and opposition shuns votes

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President Rajoelina is seeking a third term in a poll that has been marred by an opposition boycott.

Somalia floods: Bodies unearthed and bridges swept away

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Graveyards, bridges and harvests are swept away in the worst floods to hit Somalia in a century.

A rivalry heated by history – the significance of Morocco’s World Cup win over Spain

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When Morocco beat Spain at last year's World Cup, it was a result that struck at the core of a long, complicated relationship between the two countries.

World Cup 2026 qualifiers: Yoane Wissa nets as DR Congo win opener

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Brentford's Yoane Wissa scores as DR Congo begin their 2026 Fifa World Cup qualifying campaign with a 2-0 win over Mauritania.

Oladips: Nigerian rapper dies aged 28

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Tributes are being paid to the young rapper who was due to release his new album on Thursday.

Somalia floods ‘once-in-a-century event’, says UN

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A year after being gripped by drought, the country is experiencing exceptional flooding.