British and Irish Lions: South Africa captain Siya Kolisi tests positive for Covid-19

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South Africa captain Siya Kolisi tests positive for coronavirus as his side build up to the series against the British and Irish Lions.

Kenyatta, Ruto and Odinga: The true cost of Kenya’s political love triangle

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Kenya's president and his deputy had what seemed like a perfect political marriage, until a third partner showed up.

Ethiopia election: Abiy Ahmed wins with huge majority

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Abiy Ahmed won another five-year term with an overwhelming majority, Ethiopia's election board says.

The schoolkids in Zimbabwe who said they saw ‘aliens’

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In 1994, 60 children at a Zimbabwe school said they'd seen a "UFO" - a BBC crew was first on the scene.

DR Congo: Measles vaccines missed because of Covid focus

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The WHO warns of potential outbreaks in countries like DR Congo, while the focus is on Covid-19.

Formula E to race in South Africa and South Korea in 2022 season

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Formula E will race in South Africa next season as part of its 16-race calendar.

Jehan Sadat: Egypt’s first lady who transformed women’s rights

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Jehan Sadat, whose husband was assassinated in a televised event in 1981, has died at the age of 88.

TB Joshua: Nigerian televangelist buried in Lagos

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Huge crowds attend the funeral of influential Nigerian preacher TB Joshua in Lagos.

South Sudan independence anniversary: Five things to know

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As the world's youngest nation turns 10, we explore some fascinating facts about its culture.

Africa’s week in pictures: 2-8 July 2021

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A selection of the week's best photos from across the continent and beyond