Panicked African workers prevented from leaving Lebanon
Thousands of Africans employed as domestic workers are fearing what could happen if war breaks out.
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Outcry at sentence for man who raped and killed girl of 7
The Ethiopian girl’s mother says she feels “lifeless” knowing the perpetrator may win his appeal.
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Libya’s central bank halts operations after director kidnapped
The central bank says operations will not resume until their employee is returned.
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‘I’ve been sleeping under a bridge in Lagos for 30 years’
Liya’u Sa’adu cannot afford to rent a shack, let alone a room – like some 500,000 others in Nigeria’s main city.
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Curves, crowns and a calabash: Africa’s top shots
A selection of the week’s best photos from across the African continent.
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WHO declares mpox global health emergency
Scientists are alarmed at the high fatality rate and rapid spread of a new variant of the virus.
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Despair as the sea slowly swallows a Kenyan beauty spot
Local authorities are seeking to build a seawall to prevent further intrusion of the ocean to the village.
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Kenya starvation cult leader pleads not guilty
The self-proclaimed pastor allegedly encouraged his followers to starve themselves to death to get to heaven.
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Rwandan president sworn in after 99% election win
Rights groups say the margin of Paul Kagame’s victory is proof of the lack of democracy in Rwanda.
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Third Olympic title an ‘amazing honour’ for Kipyegon
Faith Kipyegon wins a third successive women’s 1500m title at the Olympics while fellow Kenyan Emmanuel Wanyonyi takes gold in the men’s 800m.
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