Genetic impact of colonial-era slave trade revealed in DNA study

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The consequences of rape, maltreatment, disease and racism are revealed by the findings.

Sudan mass grave linked to anti-Bashir coup attempt

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The 28 bodies are thought to be army officers involved in a failed coup against Omar al-Bashir in 1990.

Sudan mass grave linked to anti-Bashir coup attempt

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The 28 bodies are thought to be army officers involved in a failed coup against Omar al-Bashir in 1990.

Africa’s week in pictures: 17-23 July 2020

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A selection of the week's best photos from across the continent and beyond.

Legacy of Kenyan clan ‘branded evil’ by colonialists

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The BBC’s Anne Soy travelled to her birthplace to meet clan members in her Kalenjin ethnic community.

Legacy of Kenyan clan ‘branded evil’ by colonialists

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The BBC’s Anne Soy travelled to her birthplace to meet clan members in her Kalenjin ethnic community.

African Olympic stories: Nigeria’s shock football win that ‘united the continent’

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Nigeria defied all the odds in 1996 by overcoming footballing giants Brazil and Argentina to win Olympic gold in Atlanta. This is how they did it.

Coronavirus: South Africa death toll could be ‘far higher’

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Researchers point to a "huge discrepancy" between reported deaths and excess natural deaths.

Kenyan ex-world champion athlete Elijah Manangoi provisionally suspended

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Kenya's former world champion Elijah Manangoi says he will respond formally to his provisional suspension over an alleged whereabouts failure.

South Africa FA hopes to engage with Mark Fish over posts

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The South Africa FA says it wants to engage with former football international Mark Fish over controversial comments on social media.