Huge sandstorm sweeps across Suez Canal in Egypt

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Two of the canal's ports were closed as parts of Egypt were engulfed by dust and sand.

Brics ministers call for rebalancing of global order away from West

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The talks attended by Russia in South Africa are clouded by allegations of war crimes in Ukraine.

Africa’s week in pictures: 26 May-1 June 2023

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A selection of the best photos from across Africa and beyond this week.

Tabitha Chawinga joins Victor Osimhen as top scorer in Serie A

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Africa scores a double as Malawi's Tabitha Chawinga finishes as leading scorer in Italy's top flight, just like Napoli star Victor Osimhen.

Ousmane Sonko trial: Senegal opposition leader sentenced for ‘corrupting youth’

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Protests erupt as politician Ousmane Sonko is cleared of rape but gets two years for another offence.

NBA Playoffs: How Denver Nuggets’ Zeke Nnaji promotes AI and virtual reality

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As he looks ahead to the NBA Finals, Denver Nuggets forward Zeke Nnaji explains why he's nurturing budding scientists in Nigeria.

Sudan conflict: Rockets hit Khartoum market as talks collapse

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It caused the most civilian casualties in a single incident in the capital since the war began.

Nigeria’s fuel subsidy: How the new president has shocked the nation

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Bola Tinubu has picked his first big fight with trade unions by deciding to scrap fuel subsidies.

Nigeria Federation admits failing to pay coaches for several months

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The country’s football federation says delays in paying several of its national team coaches are “nothing to be proud of”.

French Open 2023: Egypt’s Mayar Sherif beaten in second round

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Despite winning the first set, Mayar Sherif loses 3-6, 6-4 6-1 to Russia's Anastasia Potapova in the second round at Roland Garros.