Kenyan police investigate BBC worker’s death in Nairobi

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Kate Mitchell, a British national who worked for BBC Media Action, is found dead in the capital Nairobi.

Sudan’s military reinstates ousted civilian PM Hamdok

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Abdalla Hamdok's release from house arrest fails to stop protests against the army's political role.

Ethiopia’s Tigray conflict: Mass arrests and ethnic profiling haunt Addis Ababa

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As rebel forces advance towards the capital, at least 1,000 ethnic Tigrayans have been detained.

Somali journalist Abdiaziz Mohamud Guled killed in suicide attack

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Abdiaziz Mohamud Guled, a critic of the Islamist militant group al-Shabab, is killed in a suicide attack.

England clinch dramatic 27-26 win over South Africa at Twickenham

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England sign off on 2021 in style as they outfox and outfight 2019 Rugby World Cup final conquerors South Africa in front of a rapturous Twickenham crowd.

Davido: Afrobeats star to give fan donations to orphanages

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Davido says money given to him by fans following a social media appeal will be sent to orphanages.

Viewpoint: How Sudan’s generals betrayed my generation

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Journalist Mohanad Hashim returned from exile after the revolution but a coup leaves his hopes in tatters.

US State Secretary Antony Blinken on Biden administration policy in Africa

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The US secretary of state says Africa is central to dealing with climate change, Covid-19, democracy and human rights around the world.

Antony Blinken: What we’ve learnt from new US policy on Africa

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"Africa is the future," says US Secretary of state Antony Blinken, but what will change?

Ghana’s Andy Yiadom reacts to win over South Africa in World Cup qualifiers

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Ghana defender Andy Yiadom looks back at their win over South Africa and the controversial penalty that saw the Black Stars qualify for the African World Cup play-offs.