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Comoros president injured in knife attack at funeral

Fuel tanker explosion in Nigeria kills at least 59, devastates community

‘Vicious attack’: Outrage and sorrow at death of Ugandan athlete Cheptegei

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‘We’ve not slept’: Chaos at Nairobi Airport as staff strike against Adani Group’s takeover

‘Bad memories’: Kenya starts DNA testing for school fire victims

Environment minister goes to Côte d’Ivoire to tackle drought, climate change in Africa

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Entertainment Veteran actor Sello Motloung passes away after collapsing

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