Kenya’s Maasai Olngesher ceremony: Young men graduate into community elders

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Every 15 years, the Maasai hold the Olngesher ceremony where young men graduate to become community elders.

Coronavirus in Africa: Five reasons why Covid-19 has been less deadly than elsewhere

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The continent of a billion people has had fewer deaths than the UK despite the generally fragile health systems.

Joshua Cheptegei smashes 10,000m world record as Letesenbet Gidey sets new women’s 5,000m best

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Uganda's Joshua Cheptegei smashes the men's 10,000m world record as Ethiopia's Letesenbet Gidey breaks that of the women's 5,000m in Valencia.

South Africa white farmers condemned for storming Senekal courthouse

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The protesters wanted the police to hand over suspects in a farmer's murder.

South Africa white farmers condemned for storming Senekal courthouse

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The protesters wanted the police to hand over suspects in a farmer's murder.

Westgate: Two found guilty over Kenya shopping mall attack

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At least 67 people died in the assault by al-Shabab on Nairobi's Westgate shopping complex in 2013.

Westgate: Two found guilty over Kenya shopping mall attack

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At least 67 people died in the assault by al-Shabab on Nairobi's Westgate shopping complex in 2013.

The key African football transfers

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Some of the key transfers involving African players in the latest European transfer window.

Sarah Forbes Bonetta: Portrait of Queen Victoria’s goddaughter on show

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English Heritage said it would feature portraits of "overlooked" black figures connected with its sites.

French Open 2020: Elina Svitolina suffers shock defeat by qualifier Nadia Podoroska

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Qualifier Nadia Podoroska "doesn't want to wake up" after stunning third seed Elina Svitolina to reach the French Open semi-finals.