Burkina Faso trapped miners: Director fined over disaster that left eight dead

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The manager of the Perkoa zinc mine is found guilty of manslaughter and given a suspended sentence.

Bouna Sarr: Senegalese ‘disappointed’ to miss World Cup after knee surgery

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Senegal's Africa Cup of Nations-winning defender Bouna Sarr will miss the World Cup after undergoing surgery on Tuesday.

Kenya election 2022: William Ruto sworn in as president

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About 60,000 pack a stadium to witness the transfer of power, following last month's election.

William Ruto: How Kenya’s new president is influenced by religion

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William Ruto is Kenya's first evangelical Christian president and is likely to put religion centre-stage.

Hakim Ziyech: Chelsea star recalled to Morocco after coaching change

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Chelsea's Hakim Ziyech is happy to end his international retirement to play for new Morocco coach Walid Regragui.

England v South Africa: Ben Stokes’ side seal 2-1 series win

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England complete their remarkable summer with a series-clinching nine-wicket victory over South Africa at The Oval.

Uhuru Kenyatta: How will Kenya’s outgoing president be remembered?

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President Uhuru Kenyatta promised national cohesion and to fight corruption. He made some progress.

England v South Africa: Broad, Stokes, Robinson & Anderson set up victory push

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England are closing in on a series-clinching victory over South Africa after a supreme bowling display on the fourth day of the third Test at The Oval.

Tunisia: Eleven migrants die in latest Mediterranean accident

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Over 1,000 migrants are thought to have died this year trying to cross the central Mediterranean.

Africa’s week in pictures: 02-08 September 2022

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