Kenya election: Taking on the sexist bullies to stand

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Wavinya Ndeti says some voters "see women as the weaker sex", as she campaigns to become a governor.

Ghana confirms first cases of deadly Marburg virus

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Two patients in the West African nation have died recently of the Ebola-like virus, officials say.

Alaa Abdel Fattah: ‘My brother’s certain he won’t come out of Egypt prison alive’

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British-Egyptian activist Alaa Abdel Fattah has been on hunger strike in an Egyptian jail for more than 100 days.

BBC Africa Eye expose: Chinese man extradited to Malawi over racist videos

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He was filmed using Malawian children to make videos, some of which included racist content.

Bill Horace: Why an accused Liberian warlord was killed in Canada

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An accused Liberian warlord was shot in Canada, and a police officer and his son ended up in court.

Ethiopia’s Tigray conflict: The beauty queen who risked her life to reach the UK

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Selamawit Teklay fled conflict in Ethiopia, but advises others not to risk crossing the English Channel.

Calvin Bassey: Rangers accept Ajax offer for defender with deal expected to top £20m

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Rangers accept an offer from Ajax for Calvin Bassey, with a deal worth in excess of £20m expected to be completed.

South Africa 30-14 Wales: Hosts end tourists’ dream in Cape Town

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Wales bravely fail in a bid to win a first series against the Springboks in South Africa as the hosts triumphed in the third Test decider in Cape Town.

Ethiopia’s chief justice wants gender-based violence tackled

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Meaza Ashenafi says she is building an objective court that will effectively deal with these crimes.

Lizelle Lee: South Africa batter quits internationals with awards and regrets

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After calling time on her international career, South Africa batter Lizelle Lee has some regrets despite racking up personal awards.