Tigray crisis: How the West has fallen out with Ethiopia’s PM

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The EU and US threaten punitive action against the government and rebels as conflict escalates.

The Gambia: ‘We are crying for justice’

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A report into alleged human rights abuses during the rule of former president Jammeh has been delayed.

Ethiopia’s Letesenbet Gidey smashes women’s half marathon world record

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Ethiopia's Letesenbet Gidey smashed the women's half marathon record by running 62 minutes and 52 seconds in Valencia.

Uganda: One killed in bomb attack at Kampala bar

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Islamic State says it was behind the bombing - a week after the UK warned about a possible attack.

The Gravedigger’s Wife: Somali love story wins Africa’s top film prize

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Somali film The Gravedigger's Wife focuses on the lengths people go to save a loved one.

Why Kenyan churches are banning politicians from pulpits

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Churches seek to wrestle back control of pulpits from politicians after years of cosy relations.

Agnes Tirop: Mourners pay respects to running star

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Many athletes turn out for the funeral of Agnes Tirop, who was found stabbed to death at her home.

Trafficked to Europe for sex: A survivor’s story

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Expecting to become a carer in Copenhagen, Jewel was forced into prostitution. But two chance meetings enabled her to escape.

South African ex-policewoman killed relatives and boyfriend for insurance cash

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Nomia Rosemary Ndlovu killed five family members and her boyfriend for life insurance, a court rules.

Eswatini protests: Nurses refuse to treat police after colleagues shot

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The health workers say security forces injured 30 colleagues when they opened fire at a protest.