Somalia elections 2021: Why are they important for Africa?

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Why are Somalia's first democratic elections in 50 years so important for the region and the rest of Africa?

South Africa’s top court sentences ex-President Jacob Zuma

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Jacob Zuma had defied a court order to appear at an inquiry into corruption while he was president.

Covid vaccine gap: How South Africa hopes to bridge the divide

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Amid a slow rollout, the government is pushing the West to make jabs more accessible.

Ethiopia’s Tigray conflict: Street celebrations as rebels seize capital

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Supporters celebrate in Mekelle as officials flee the city and the government calls for a ceasefire.

Jack Dorsey: Unpicking Twitter boss’s passion for Nigeria

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The social media platform is banned but Jack Dorsey remains a hugely popular figure in the country.

Somalia’s Puntland region executes 21 al-Shabab fighters

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It may be the highest number of members of the group sentenced to death in the semi-autonomous state.

Sudan agrees to hand over Darfur war crimes accused

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The decision to surrender ex-officials to The Hague comes after a visit from the ICC's top prosecutor.

Outcry over South Africa’s multiple husbands proposal

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Critics says it would be "un-African" for a woman to have more than one husband at the same time.

African Champions League: Kaizer Chiefs to face Al Ahly in final

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South Africa's Kaizer Chiefs reach their first African Champions League final where they will face the holders and record winners, Al Ahly of Egypt.

Sudan-born Qatari sprinter Haroun killed in crash

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Qatari sprinter Abdalelah Haroun, who won bronze in the 400m at the 2017 World Championships, dies in a car crash aged 24.