Rugby Championship: Springboks edge All Blacks in final-game thriller

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Elton Jantjies scores a penalty after the final hooter as the Springboks beat the All Blacks 31-29 in a thrilling final match of the Rugby Championship.

Covid-19: Why most African countries failed to meet WHO vaccination target

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Only 15 African countries have met the global target of vaccinating more than 10% of their populations against coronavirus.

Mali’s plan for Russia mercenaries to replace French troops unsettles Sahel

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Many Malians want Russians to replace French troops fighting jihadists but others are less pleased.

Mamady Doumbouya: Guinea coup leader sworn in as president

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Former French legionnaire Col Mamady Doumbouya becomes the second-youngest leader in Africa.

Victor Osimhen: “Everyone connected to Napoli makes me fly”

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With seven goals in five games, Nigerian Victor Osimhen is relishing being able to give back to Napoli after a difficult first season.

Africa’s week in pictures: 24-30 September 2021

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A selection of the best photos from the African continent and beyond.

UN shocked by Ethiopia’s decision to expel top officials

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The expulsions follow concerns raised by the UN about aid reaching the war-torn Tigray region.

Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting: Cameroon striker has best minutes-per-goal ratio in Europe

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A surprise African name is top of the charts when it comes to minutes-per-goal in the top five European leagues this season.

Ugandan climate activist Vanessa Nakate: ‘No more empty promises’

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Vanessa Nakate says that despite Africa being among the least polluting continents in the world, it's most likely to be affected by climate change.

Zaid Ait Malek: The stowaway who became a Spanish ultra running star

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Zaid Ait Malek had always been a good runner. Now it would make the difference between capture and escape.