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31.10.2026 16:30 Government data shows that more than 10,000 people have contracted the rare virus.

31.10.2026 16:30 The prime minister has previously emphasised military preparedness as central to his government's ambitions.

31.10.2026 07:51 What does Joseph Kabila launching a new rebel movement mean for DR Congo?

30.10.2026 22:30 South Africa set up an epic final day of their decisive Test against Australia by batting throughout the fourth day. What does history suggest could happen?

30.10.2026 22:30 The Africa Cup of Nations will remain on a two-year cycle after the Confederation of African Football performed a U-turn on a decision taken last December.

30.10.2026 18:11 Yiech Pur Biel leads the first ever refugee team to take part at the Youth Olympics.

30.10.2026 13:10 The Africa Cup of Nations will return to its traditional two-year cycle after a review into December's decision to host it every four years instead.

30.10.2026 08:42 The nun who rehabilitates child victims of Uganda’s Lord’s Resistance Army

30.10.2026 08:42 The alleged scheme used stolen identities to claim US student aid, with Kenyans among those charged.

29.10.2026 19:12 Australia take a step towards victory over South Africa in Cape Town, with the help of careless batting from Proteas' top order.

29.10.2026 19:12 Ireland captain Paul Stirling will miss the concluding two matches of his side's one-day international series in Namibia after fracturing his finger.

29.10.2026 15:00 More than 20 heads of state arrived at the summit.

29.10.2026 15:00 He last travelled to Mecca in 2022 as he was campaigning to become Nigeria's president.

29.10.2026 15:00 Nshimiye was accused of lying to a jury to protect himself and a fellow perpetrator of the genocide.

29.10.2026 09:41 The acquisition of the warplanes comes amid ongoing fighting in northern Tigray region that started last month.