Legal row over 2,800,000% mark-up for African mask

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A French couple cry foul after receiving only €150 for a mask that later fetched €4.2m at auction.

Five ‘dangerous’ prisoners escape from Tunisian jail

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Interior ministry calls on citizens to provide information on escaped prisoners to prevent "terrorist acts".

Matthew Lani: South African TikTok star freed after ‘fake doctor’ arrest

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Matthew Lani had been picked up after entering a hospital and accused of impersonating a doctor.

Facebook’s algorithms ‘supercharged’ hate speech in Ethiopia’s Tigray conflict

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Rights group Amnesty International makes damning allegations against the social media giant.

South Africa’s Rugby World Cup champions get heroes’ welcome

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The record-breaking team were met at the airport in Johannesburg by a huge, rapturous crowd.

DR Congo court ruling clears block to Moïse Katumbi’s run for president

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A rival presidential hopeful said Moïse Katumbi was not eligible to run on the grounds of nationality.

US to remove Uganda and three other African countries from Agoa trade deal

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Uganda, Gabon, Niger and the CAR are accused of violating rights or not making democratic progress.

King Charles Kenya trip: Mau Mau uprising hangs over visit

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The British Empire brutally suppressed an uprising in Kenya in the 1950s. Its victims cannot forget.

South Africa declares public holiday for World Cup win

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The President said the rugby win should be seen as a sign of hope for the country.

Rugby World Cup 2023: Why does victory mean more to South Africa?

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The Springboks and inspirational captain Siya Kolisi have an impact far beyond sport, say fans and politicians in their homeland.