South Africa jailbreak: Malmesbury prison inmates rearrested

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Dozens of inmates fled after a group at Malmesbury Prison overpowered staff during exercise on Friday.

Rwandan man re-arrested over France cathedral fire

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The Rwandan refugee, who worked as a volunteer warden, is relieved to confess, his lawyer says.

Viewpoint from Sudan – where black people are called slaves

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The use of racial slurs in Sudan shows how deeply entrenched racism is there, writes Zeinab Mohammed Salih.

‘You need to be tough in everything you do’

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The battle to be the first African female gold medallist was fought in the 10,000m in Barcelona between Ethiopia's Derartu Tulu and South Africa's Elena Meyer.

Papa Shirandula: Kenyan actor Charles Bukeko remembered

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The BBC's Ferdinand Omondi, a former soap actor himself, remembers an infectious comedic talent.

Papa Shirandula: Kenyan actor Charles Bukeko remembered

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The BBC's Ferdinand Omondi, a former soap actor himself, remembers an infectious comedic talent.

South Africa escape: Manhunt launched for inmates on the run

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The inmates absconded after staff were overpowered at the prison during exercise.

Genetic impact of colonial-era slave trade revealed in DNA study

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The consequences of rape, maltreatment, disease and racism are revealed by the findings.

Genetic impact of colonial-era slave trade revealed in DNA study

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The consequences of rape, maltreatment, disease and racism are revealed by the findings.

Sudan mass grave linked to anti-Bashir coup attempt

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The 28 bodies are thought to be army officers involved in a failed coup against Omar al-Bashir in 1990.