Nigeria’s so-called tax collectors: Menacing and mafia-like

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The tax system is opaque - and abused, with politicians and private citizens lining their pockets.

Kennedy Road fire: Hundreds of Durban homes destroyed in South Africa

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At least one person is known to have died as a fire sweeps through a poor neighbourhood of Durban.

How Guinness World Record mania has gripped Nigeria

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Nigerians have inundated Guinness World Record with requests to ratify their attempts in the past two months.

Wimbledon 2023 women’s final: Ons Jabeur calls defeat her ‘most painful loss’

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Ons Jabeur becomes the latest player to be overcome after defeat in a Wimbledon final as she labels Saturday's loss the "most painful" of her career.

Wimbledon 2023 results: Marketa Vondrousova beats Ons Jabeur in women’s final

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Czech Marketa Vondrousova becomes the first unseeded player to win the Wimbledon women's title as Ons Jabeur's wait for a major goes on.

The tide of migration changing Europe

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A surge in boats carrying migrants from North Africa is changing Europe's politics, says Nick Robinson.

Nigeria’s President Tinubu declares state of emergency over food

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The president plans to provide protection to farmers targeted by notorious kidnapping gangs.

World Athletics Championships 2023: Fahnbulleh says African elite can challenge US sprinters

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Liberian Joseph Fahnbulleh explains there is a "shift" towards Africa on the sprint circuit.

Ons Jabeur: I want to make history for Africa

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Ons Jabeur faces Marketa Vondrousova in Saturday's women's singles final at Wimbledon, with both players aiming for a slice of history.

South Africa’s ex-President Jacob Zuma in Russia for medical treatment

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The announcement comes a day after a court ruled he was released from jail on parole unlawfully.