Botswana decriminalises homosexuality in landmark ruling

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The High Court decision is a landmark case and contrasts with Kenya's recent ruling against gay sex.

Sudan crisis: Government propaganda trip exposes schisms

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How a government propaganda trip went awry and revealed the conflict between protesters and military.

DR Congo’s Mbanza Ngungu prison saw 40 deaths in a month

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Up to 40 inmates inmates from one prison were buried in April after reportedly dying of malnutrition.

US Africa envoy to visit Sudan amid crisis to encourage talks

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Tibor Nagy will urge the country's military leaders to stop their attacks on civilians.

Women’s World Cup: Canada 1-0 Cameroon

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A header by Kadeisha Buchanan, voted best young player at the 2015 Women's World Cup, ensures Canada open their 2019 campaign with a win over Cameroon.

Caster Semenya named in South Africa’s preliminary squad for World Championships

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Olympic 800m champion Caster Semenya is named in South Africa's preliminary squad for the World Championships.

Caster Semenya named in South Africa’s preliminary squad for World Championships

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Olympic 800m champion Caster Semenya is named in South Africa's preliminary squad for the World Championships.

Attack on Mali village ‘kills 100’

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Nearly 100 people killed in attack in Mali village inhabited by the Dogon ethnic group, reports say.

Mali attack: ‘100 killed’ in ethnic Dogon village

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Many of the bodies in the village of the Dogon ethnic group have been burned, officials say.

Sudanese businesses shut in strike against military rulers

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Most shops and businesses close as the opposition urges civil disobedience.