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30.04.2026 21:31 Christopher Okello Onyum had pleaded insanity but this was dismissed by the judge.

30.04.2026 16:50 The blockade comes days after Mali's defence minister was assassinated in a series of nationwide attacks.

30.04.2026 16:50 BBC reports from Kenya, home to Sabastian Sawe, the first man to run a marathon in under two hours.

30.04.2026 12:40 Meta and its subcontractor disagree over why over 1000 Kenya-based workers were made redundant.

30.04.2026 08:50 The first man to run a marathon in under two hours in a competitive race received a hero's welcome from supporters and family when he arrived home.

29.04.2026 20:20 Malagasy prosecuters used a Whatsapp group as evidence for the detained individuals alleged crimes.

29.04.2026 20:20 Botswana's Collen Kebinatshipi urges African federations to offer better support for athletes amid concerns of a talent drain from the continent.

29.04.2026 15:31 The 28-year-old was arrested in February after a man had been shot at his home in Johannesburg.

29.04.2026 15:31 The UK has issued similar advice, telling citizens who stay, that they do so at their own risk.

29.04.2026 15:31 Last weekend's attacks came as the Africa Corps withdrew from a key base in northern Mali.

29.04.2026 11:20 The mountain bongo is a rare antelope endemic to Kenyan highland forests, with less than 100 in the wild.

29.04.2026 02:20 Diezani Alison-Madueke is accused of being treated to luxury home stays and lavish spending sprees in the UK, which she denies.

28.04.2026 22:11 The military came to power to bolster security but the weekend's attacks have brought that into question.

28.04.2026 22:11 South Africa's president says people's concerns should not "breed... hatred towards fellow Africans".

28.04.2026 22:11 Two new documentaries explore the the fascinating tale behind the defining image of Attenborough's career.