Nigeria’s royal tortoise said to have lived to the age of 344 in Oyo state

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Reptile experts says it is "impossible" for a tortoise to reach such an age.

South Africa 49-3 Italy: Springboks cruise to Rugby World Cup Pool B win

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South Africa score seven tries as they cruise to a bonus-point win over 14-man Italy to keep their Rugby World Cup hopes alive.

Lion bones weighing 342kg seized in South Africa

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The bones, believed by some to have medicinal benefits, were destined for Malaysia.

Jamal Mohammed: ‘I am proud to represent refugees in Doha championships’

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Jamal Mohammed made it to the 2019 World Athletics Championships after fleeing Darfur as a child.

Kenya money: Did new banknotes help tackle corruption?

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Kenya's government believes withdrawing high-value banknotes has helped to expose hidden money - has it?

Kenya money: Did new banknotes help tackle corruption?

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Kenya's government believes withdrawing high-value banknotes has helped to expose hidden money - has it?

Africa’s top shots: 27 September – 3 October

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

Isaac Promise: Former Nigeria striker dies aged 31

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American club Austin Bold confirm that former Nigeria striker Isaac Promise has died at the age of 31.

Egypt’s speaker praises Hitler to justify government spending

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Ali Abdel Aal sparks outrage after praising the Nazi dictator's infrastructure projects in parliament.

The Kenyans demanding reparations over colonial land evictions

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Kenyans forcibly evicted from their land by British colonisers in the 1930s are demanding reparations.