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Henrietta Rushwaya was caught with 6kg of gold while passing through airport security on her way to Dubai.

German forces killed almost 300,000 people during the Maji Maji rebellion in the early 1900s.

South Africa are on the brink of clinching a World Cup semi-final berth after crushing New Zealand by 190 runs.

The Queen joined a traditional dance in Nairobi and stopped to feed orphaned elephants.

The Rafah crossing with Gaza has been open and shut frequently over the years. Why is it so contentious for Egypt?

The couple had faced life in prison on charges of torture but agreed to a plea bargain.

Former Ghana captain Asamoah Gyan must pay compensation to his ex-wife after a court ruled on their divorce case.

Wheelbarrows are carted around in search of community centres and churches willing to share water.

King Charles acknowledged the "wrongdoings" of the colonial era during his state visit to Kenya.

A French couple cry foul after receiving only €150 for a mask that later fetched €4.2m at auction.

Interior ministry calls on citizens to provide information on escaped prisoners to prevent "terrorist acts".

Matthew Lani had been picked up after entering a hospital and accused of impersonating a doctor.

Rights group Amnesty International makes damning allegations against the social media giant.

The record-breaking team were met at the airport in Johannesburg by a huge, rapturous crowd.

A rival presidential hopeful said Moïse Katumbi was not eligible to run on the grounds of nationality.

Uganda, Gabon, Niger and the CAR are accused of violating rights or not making democratic progress.

The British Empire brutally suppressed an uprising in Kenya in the 1950s. Its victims cannot forget.

The President said the rugby win should be seen as a sign of hope for the country.

The Springboks and inspirational captain Siya Kolisi have an impact far beyond sport, say fans and politicians in their homeland.

Matthew Lani garnered thousands of followers by sharing medical advice and selling medication online.