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Seven years after Samantha Pendo's death her parents are still waiting for the trial of officers to begin.

The army under Gen Abdel Fattah al-Burhan is accused of committing lethal attacks on civilians.

Osibisa was one of the first African bands to gain international recognition, in the 1970s.

Osibisa was one of the first African bands to gain international recognition, in the 1970s.

At least 78 bodies and more than 240 survivors have been pulled out of a mine since Monday.

The decision to delay the 2024 African Nations Championship until August is welcomed by officials in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda.

The president's son is known for his controversial tweets - and he hasn't changed after a week off.

Former world number two Ons Jabeur in tears on court as she struggles with breathing difficulties during her third-round Australian Open victory.

Somaliland hopes Donald Trump will make history by recognising it as a nation, but Somalis fear the move.

Somaliland hopes Donald Trump will make history by recognising it as a nation, but Somalis fear the move.

Somaliland hopes Donald Trump will make history by recognising it as a nation, but Somalis fear the move.

At least 78 bodies and more than 200 survivors have been pulled out of a mine since Monday.

Daniel Chapo's legitimacy has been questioned following protests against his victory.

Daniel Chapo's legitimacy has been questioned following protests against his victory.

The biggest island, Diego Garcia, hosts a joint UK-US airbase which is of strategic importance.

Kenya has become just the fifth African nation to gain membership of the International Ice Hockey Federation, despite having only one ice rink in the country.

Kenya has become just the fifth African nation to gain membership of the International Ice Hockey Federation, despite having only one ice rink in the country.

East Africa's only rink is the one place in Nairobi where temperatures fall below 9C.

Justin Muturi says his son was freed following President William Ruto's intervention.

Daniel Chapo's legitimacy has been questioned following protests against his victory.