South African church attack: Five dead after ‘hostage situation’

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The church, on the outskirts of Johannesburg, was attacked amid reports of fighting over leadership.

2010 took ‘world football’s knee off Africa’s neck’

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World Cup organising chief Danny Jordaan says the 2010 tournament "took world football's knee off Africa's neck".

Breast cancer: Zimbabwe woman’s struggle to avoid mastectomy

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A Zimbabwean woman is campaigning to get the machine fixed to avoid a mastectomy.

Nigeria: 11-year old dancer challenges ballet stereotypes

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11-year-old Anthony Mmesoma Madu is challenging ballet stereotypes.

Nigeria: 11-year old dancer challenges ballet stereotypes

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11-year-old Anthony Mmesoma Madu is challenging ballet stereotypes.

Mali protesters occupy national broadcaster

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Police have fired shots to disperse protesters calling for President Keita to stand down.

Hushpuppi’s lawyer says FBI ‘kidnapped’ Nigerian Instagrammer from Dubai

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"Hushpuppi", who posts about his extravagant lifestyle, is accused of multimillion-dollar fraud.

A dam on the Nile is making lots of heat but no power

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Egypt sees the dam as an existential threat, while Ethiopia sees it as an existential necessity.

Africa’s week in pictures: 3-9 July 2020

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A selection of the week's best photos from across the continent and beyond.

Egypt serial sex attacks prompt law change

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It follows a high-profile case leading to charges of sexual assault against a wealthy male student.