Trevor Noah to step down as host of The Daily Show

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The comedian says he is "filled with gratitude" as he announces his departure from the programme.

Uganda’s Ebola outbreak: Why is it so serious?

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It is proving more difficult to deal with as vaccines are not available for a rare strain of the virus.

Africa’s week in pictures: 23-29 September 2022

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A selection of the best photos from across Africa and beyond this week.

Adidas row: Morocco demands change to Algerian jersey design

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Adidas says an Algerian palace inspired the design, but Morocco says it is cultural appropriation.

Tsitsi Dangarembga: Zimbabwe author convicted over placard protest

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A court rules that Tsitsi Dangarembga incited violence by walking with a sign calling for reform.

World Cup: Mixed reactions for Africa’s quintet in warm-ups

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After final warm-ups before naming their squads, BBC Sport Africa assesses the form of the continent's World Cup sides

Félicien Kabuga: Rwanda genocide suspect goes on trial at The Hague

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Félicien Kabuga is accused of funding and arming militias during the ethnic slaughter in 1994.

Ethiopia’s Tigray war: Satellite images capture troop build-up near Eritrea border

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Soldiers and heavy weapons are being moved in the northern Tigray region, near the border with Eritrea.

Kenya eyeing ‘big dream’ at Volleyballs World Championships

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Sharon Chepchumba says it will be a 'big dream' if Kenya can become the first Africans to reach the second round of the Women's World Volleyball Championship.

Moussa Dadis Camara: Guinea’s ex-military ruler on trial over stadium massacre

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Moussa Dadis Camara is accused of being behind the deaths of 150 protesters - he denies the charges.