Richard Leakey – fossil expert, conservationist and politician

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The achievements of Richard Leakey, who has died aged 77, were as remarkable as they were diverse.

Newborn baby found in toilet bin of Air Mauritius plane

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The mother and baby are doing well, after airport staff found the boy during a routine check.

Kora: the ‘sacred’ instrument of storytellers

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Kadialy Kouyate is a Senegalese kora player teaching the only university-led course in the UK.

Afcon 2021: Group E preview – Algeria, Sierra Leone, Eq Guinea & Ivory Coast

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Algeria, Sierra Leone, Equatorial Guinea and Ivory Coast are in Group E of the Africa Cup of Nations, which kicks off in Cameroon on 9 January.

Richard Leakey: Kenyan conservationist dies aged 77

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The Kenyan, who died at 77, was famous for his campaigns against poaching and work on human fossils.

Sudan coup: Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok resigns after mass protests

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Abdalla Hamdok's resignation comes weeks after he was reinstated by the military following a coup.

Ismaila Sarr: Senegal accuse Watford of ‘blocking’ call-up

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Watford reaffirm their winger Ismaila Sarr is injured after Senegal accuse the club of refusing to release him for the African Cup of Nations.

Afcon 2021: Group D preview – Nigeria, Egypt, Sudan & Guinea-Bissau

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Nigeria, Egypt, Sudan and Guinea-Bissau are in Group D of the Africa Cup of Nations, which kicks off in Cameroon on 9 January.

South Africa parliament: Man arrested over massive fire

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Police in Cape Town say a man faces several charges over the fire and will appear in court on Tuesday.

Letter from Africa: Africa plays on in 2022 without its great referee

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Joseph Warungu looks at what is in store for the African continent this coming year.