Ousmane Sonko trial: Senegal opposition leader sentenced for ‘corrupting youth’

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Protests erupt as politician Ousmane Sonko is cleared of rape but gets two years for another offence.

NBA Playoffs: How Denver Nuggets’ Zeke Nnaji promotes AI and virtual reality

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As he looks ahead to the NBA Finals, Denver Nuggets forward Zeke Nnaji explains why he's nurturing budding scientists in Nigeria.

Sudan conflict: Rockets hit Khartoum market as talks collapse

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It caused the most civilian casualties in a single incident in the capital since the war began.

Nigeria’s fuel subsidy: How the new president has shocked the nation

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Bola Tinubu has picked his first big fight with trade unions by deciding to scrap fuel subsidies.

Nigeria Federation admits failing to pay coaches for several months

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The country’s football federation says delays in paying several of its national team coaches are “nothing to be proud of”.

French Open 2023: Egypt’s Mayar Sherif beaten in second round

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Despite winning the first set, Mayar Sherif loses 3-6, 6-4 6-1 to Russia's Anastasia Potapova in the second round at Roland Garros.

Ama Ata Aidoo: Ghana’s famous author and feminist dies

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Ama Ata Aidoo challenged Western perceptions of African women through her award-winning works.

UWE Bristol Zulu choir raises money for South African township schools

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A choir from South Africa raised £1,600 through a song and dance performance in Bath.

Navigating the two sides of Somalia’s capital Mogadishu

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Journalist Soraya Ali travels to Somalia to see if it really is how her mother remembers it.

South Africa plans law change over Putin ICC arrest warrant

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Pretoria wants the power to decide whether to detain leaders wanted by the International Criminal Court.