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

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

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

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

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Gender-based violence: Ugandan Olympian in intensive care after partner ‘set her on fire’

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‘Under control’: DR Congo jail break attempt leaves 129 dead

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Peta slams Namibia’s ‘cruel’ wildlife culling

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83 elephants among 700 animals to be culled in Namibia’s drought response

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Uncertain future for Gabon’s former ruling family post-coup

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‘National security’: Tunisian president reshuffles cabinet before elections

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‘As large as the palm of a hand’: World’s second largest diamond found in Botswana

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‘Vampire, psychopath’: Kenya police offer reward for escaped serial killer suspect

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Kenya ‘psychopath’ serial killer suspect escapes from custody

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Kenya govt plans to reinstate some taxes to raise $1.2 bn

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Skiing in Lesotho: an African adventure under pressure

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Corruption: Africa loses R1.6trn a year from illicit financial deals

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US wants ‘tangible results’ at Sudan ceasefire talks

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Kenyans ridicule ‘hideous’ statue of Olympic star Kipyegon

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Tanzania arrests opposition leaders in mass round-up

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Senegal appoints new judges for political ‘witch hunt’, says ex-ruling party

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Calls to help struggling Zimbabwean democracy ahead of SADC summit

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Grieving families call for justice after Nigeria protest crackdown

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Africa mpox resurgence fuels alarm

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Zimbabwe embassy protest: ‘Passport fee will kill us’