Marathon record breaker Tigst Assefa, her coach and experts on historic run

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After smashing the world record in Berlin, Ethiopia's Tigst Assefa, her coach and marathon experts answer three key questions on the evolution of the event.

Pastor Daniel: Claims that a Christian preacher has the power to tame lions are false

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The viral video has spread to many countries in Africa, but does not show a church pastor taming lions.

Eswatini election: The vote in a kingdom where parties are banned

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Voting is under way in Eswatini, but in Africa's last absolute monarchy, MPs have little power.

Niger attack: Soldiers killed by hundreds of jihadists in Kandadji

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Jihadist attacks have intensified across Niger since the military seized power in July.

Africa’s week in pictures: 22-28 September 2023

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A selection of the best photos from the African continent and beyond.

Victor Osimhen: Napoli ‘never meant to offend or mock’ striker but stop short of apology for TikTok

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Napoli say they "never meant to offend or mock" Victor Osimhen in a social media post but stop short of publicly apologising to him.

South Africa Floods: Watch the aftermath of deadly floods in South Africa

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At least 11 people killed after flooding in South Africa's Africa's Western Cape province, including Cape Town.

Afcon 2027 will be ‘amazing’ in East Africa, pledges Ugandan organiser

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East Africa will meet the Confederation of African Football's rigorous requirements for Afcon 2027, Ugandan official Rogers Byamukama says.

Haiti crisis: Can Kenyan police officers defeat the gangs?

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The UN approves the offer to send 1,000 police officers but many question their suitability.

Burkina Faso junta says it foiled coup attempt

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It is just less than a year since Capt Ibrahim Traoré seized power during the second coup of 2022.