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Kenyan dies in custody after arrest for online post
Police say Albert Ojwang injured himself in a cell, but Amnesty calls the death "suspicious".
Rwanda pulls out of regional bloc over DR Congo row
Kigali accuses the central African organisation Eccas of pandering to the demands of Kinshasa.
British soldier arrested in Kenya over rape allegation
Military police are investigating the alleged incident near the British army's training camp in Kenya.
An ancient writing system confounding myths about Africa
How social media is pushing back against the still common idea that African societies never had a knowledge system.
Liberia's ex-speaker charged with arson over parliament fire
The blaze broke out a day after protests over plans to oust former speaker Jonathan Fonati Koffa.
Why 'electrical' Mbeumo is aiming high
Bryan Mbeumo has become one of the most sought-after players in the English Premier League.
'They have perfect dark skin': The African nation home to fashion's favourite models
Why models from South Sudan, a lush but troubled nation, are sought after by the big fashion brands.
Wagner to withdraw from Mali after 'completing mission'
The Russian mercenary group is leaving amid an uptick in deadly Islamist insurgent attacks.
Stars, stitches and stripes: Africa's top shots
A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond.
Former Zambian President Lungu dies aged 68
He had "been receiving specialized treatment in South Africa", his party says.

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