Kenya elections 2022: William Ruto picks Rigathi Gachagua as running mate

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William Ruto, a frontrunner in this year's presidential election, picks businessman Rigathi Gachagua.

Dennis Ombachi: Kenyan Olympic sevens player coping with bipolar disorder

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Kenya's Olympic rugby sevens star Dennis Ombachi on dealing with his bipolar disorder as he urges others with mental health issues to seek treatment.

Nigeria’s Kaduna train attack: Pregnant woman freed

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One of dozens of train passengers abducted in March said she had been freed on "compassionate grounds".

Al Ahly set up African Champions League final against Wydad Casablanca

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Al Ahly will bid for an unprecedented third straight African Champions League title against Wydad Casablanca in the final on 30 May.

Somalia’s new president elected by 327 people

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Former leader Hassan Sheikh Mohamud defeats the current president in a vote that was limited to MPs.

Young, Famous & African’s Peace Hyde: From teacher to Netflix hitmaker

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How Peace Hyde went from teaching science in the UK to making the first Netflix Africa reality TV series.

Nigeria student killing: Round-the-clock curfew after protests

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Demonstrators have been demanding the release of two suspects held over the murder of a Christian student.

Somalia elections 2022: Why are they important?

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This Sunday, Somalia will hold its long-awaited presidential elections. But why is it significant?

East Africa drought: ‘The suffering here has no equal’

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Some 20 million people face severe hunger but aid agencies say the world's attention is on Ukraine.

Kenyan fighting FGM crowned world’s best nurse

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Anna Qabale Duba says the $250,000 prize money will help expand her school for children and adults.