Senegal’s navy intercepts boats carrying 600 would-be migrants

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They were attempting the treacherous crossing to Spain's Canary Islands - a gateway to Europe.

Nigeria’s President Tinubu increases wages as national strike looms

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The rise is far short of the demands of trade unions angered by the sharp rise in cost of living.

Victor Osimhen: Striker says he has ‘unwavering’ love for Napoli and calls for unity among fanbase

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Victor Osimhen says he has "unwavering" love for Napoli after the club was criticised for sharing a video on TikTok appearing to mock the striker.

Cardiff Half Marathon: Vincent Mutai and Mestawut Fikir win 2023 titles

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Vincent Mutai is the men's winner and Mestawut Fikir triumphs in the women's race at the 2023 Cardiff Half Marathon.

Mali crisis: Fierce fighting erupts after Tuareg rebels kill more than 80 soldiers

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Tuareg rebels attack a northern town as the UN mission continued its withdrawal from Mali.

Reverse migration: Why I’m moving from France to Algeria

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Journalist Maher Mezahi writes that despite his immigrant father's cynicism, he fell in love with Algeria.

Osimhen and Napoli: ‘The love for him is fake in Italy’

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Napoli said they "never meant to offend or mock" Victor Osimhen in a social media post but stopped short of publicly apologising to him.

Migrants celebrate and dance after being rescued

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Male migrants from Syria, Nigeria, Bangladesh, Pakistan and Egypt danced after being rescued off the coast of Libya.

Six dead and 15 trapped in Zimbabwe gold mine collapse

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Rescue efforts are under way to reach those who became trapped when a shaft at a gold mine collapsed.

Sudan conflict: Living in Cairo, longing for Omdurman

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The BBC's Mohamed Osman writes about his emotional return after war forced him to flee.