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Ons Jabeur: Tunisian creates history with WTA Madrid Open victory

Sat, 05/07/2022 - 23:16
Tunisia's Ons Jabeur recovers from a mid-match struggle to become the first African player to win a WTA 1000 event.
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Nigerian airlines to halt domestic flights over jet fuel hikes

Sat, 05/07/2022 - 12:38
Prices have risen almost fourfold this year, mainly triggered by Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
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Ethiopia war: Evidence of mass killing being burned - witnesses

Sat, 05/07/2022 - 01:06
Mass graves are being dug up to hide evidence of killing in western Tigray, witnesses say.
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Covid in Africa: Why the continent's only vaccine plant is struggling

Fri, 05/06/2022 - 18:25
Aspen Pharmacare says it may have to stop producing the jabs in South Africa unless demand rises.
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Cleric refuses to leave Kenya jail for fear of his life

Fri, 05/06/2022 - 15:43
He fears being killed by Kenyan state agents as is alleged has happened to other terror suspects.
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'Waking up to the sound of birds relaxes your soul'

Fri, 05/06/2022 - 09:12
More people in Kenya are moving out of the capital Nairobi to a simpler life in the countryside.
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Africa's week in pictures: 29 April-5 May 2022

Fri, 05/06/2022 - 01:26
A selection of the best photos from across Africa this week.
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Senegal midwives go on trial in Louga over Astou Sokhna's death

Thu, 05/05/2022 - 18:59
Astou Sokhna died after reportedly being refused a Caesarean, sparking a national outcry.
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Ons Jabeur: Tunisian becomes first African in WTA 1000 final at Madrid Open

Thu, 05/05/2022 - 17:33
Tunisia's Ons Jabeur becomes the first African to reach the final of a WTA 1000 event after a straight-sets victory at the Madrid Open.
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Carrier bag mistaken for stray lion triggers Kenya alarm

Thu, 05/05/2022 - 16:11
The Kenyan villagers were on alert after some of their livestock had recently gone missing.
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Africa's digital business: The women swapping shops for smartphones

Thu, 05/05/2022 - 01:20
Three African women explain how they have boosted their income by going digital since the start of Covid.
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Durban floods survivors: 'I thought the world was ending'

Thu, 05/05/2022 - 01:01
Moeketsi Manake and his family talk about losing everything, including their house, in the Durban floods.
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Kenya's Talai clan petitions Prince William over land eviction

Wed, 05/04/2022 - 18:52
The Talai clan say they were evicted from their land for tea plantations, some still owned by UK firms.
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Al-Shabab attack on African Union forces in Somalia: What we know

Wed, 05/04/2022 - 16:44
Islamist militants have carried out what may be their most deadly attacks on the African Union mission.
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Mali nonuplets in perfect health on first birthday - father

Wed, 05/04/2022 - 13:12
The nine Malian babies hold the world record for the most children delivered in a single birth to survive.
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Egypt charity's shock as donated phone card raises fortune

Wed, 05/04/2022 - 09:00
A young woman's donation of $0.50 of mobile phone credit helps raise $1m for a medical charity.
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Russian mercenaries behind Central African Republic atrocities - HRW

Tue, 05/03/2022 - 18:50
Witnesses tell Human Rights Watch about summary executions, torture and the beating of civilians.
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Former SA Wimbledon finalist Anderson retires

Tue, 05/03/2022 - 17:25
Former Wimbledon finalist Kevin Anderson announces his retirement from professional tennis at the age of 35.
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World Press Freedom Day: Where do African countries rank?

Tue, 05/03/2022 - 15:47
The United Nations General Assembly declared 3 May is World Press Freedom Day, but what does that mean?
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How phantom forests are used for greenwashing

Tue, 05/03/2022 - 01:22
Governments that make forest restoration promises they don't keep are accused of greenwashing.
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