Sierra Leone prison breaks: Thirteen soldiers killed in violence

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The government is determining if armed attacks on the capital, Freetown, were an attempted coup.

Kenya abortion: Women go to backstreet clinics amid legal ambiguity

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An estimated seven Kenyan women die a day after unsafe abortions even though they are legal in some cases.

Dozens kidnapped by motorcycle ‘bandits’ in north Nigeria

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At least 100 are abducted over an unpaid "tax" the gunmen had imposed on villagers, residents say.

Sierra Leone lifts curfew after breakout from Freetown’s Pademba Road Prison

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President Julius Maada Bio says most of the leaders behind the attack are detained and calm restored.

Andry Rajoelina: Madagascar president re-elected in contested poll

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President Andry Rajoelina's win follows an election boycott by the opposition over credibility concerns.

Khtek: The Moroccan rapper who is grateful to have bi-polar disorder

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Khtek, one of Morocco's biggest rappers, talks to the BBC about sexism and mental illness.

South Africa pulls out of race to host 2027 Women’s World Cup

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South Africa withdraws its bid to host the Women's World Cup in 2027 to focus on an improved bid for the 2031 tournament.

Somalia joins East African Community

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It is hoped that joining the East African Community will boost economic growth after years of war.

Anthony Joshua: Talks held over boxing match in Africa, says Eddie Hearn

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Promoter Eddie Hearn has held talks over an Anthony Joshua fight in Africa which could "revisit" 1974's Rumble in the Jungle.

Black Thursday: Chad grants amnesty to police who killed over 50 protestors

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Human rights groups say more than 300 people were killed in opposition protests in 2022.