UK asylum plan defended by Rwandan Anglican archbishop

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Laurent Mbanda disagrees with senior Church of England clerics who have called the policy "immoral".

African brain drain: ‘90% of my friends want to leave’

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A new survey reveals 52% of young Africans are considering emigrating - some of them told the BBC why.

DR Congo soldier shot dead by Rwanda police

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The killing adds to fears of wider conflict as DR Congo accuses Rwanda of backing Congolese rebels.

South African F1 would create ‘huge uplift’ but ‘work to be done’

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A Formula 1 race in South Africa is not an expensive luxury but will provide widespread benefits, says prospective organiser Warren Scheckter.

Nigeria’s Owo church massacre: Who are the victims?

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Remembering some of the 40 people killed in an attack on a church which shocked Nigeria.

AI and Robotics in healthcare: A phone could hear if you have TB

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AI and robotics are leading to significant healthcare advances in South Africa.

Rwanda asylum policy: Deportee says plan would have deterred him

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But the man, who was taken off Tuesday's deportation flight, says he would not have known about the policy.

Congo peat: The ‘lungs of humanity’ which are under threat

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Carbon-rich peatlands are under threat from development, posing a risk for future climate change.

Egypt sack coach Ehab Galal after just three games in charge

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Record seven-time African champions Egypt sack Ehab Galal as coach after just three games in charge of the national team.

Shingai Shoniwa: ‘My new music explores more of my heritage’

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Singer Shingai Shoniwa says that her new music is influenced by her Zimbabwean heritage.