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Tanzania arrest leads to Sh3.6bn drug haul recovery in Kwale
Two Tanzanians, Ugandan arrested in Sh3.6bn drug bust.
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East Africa and the wider continent — trade, security and the decisions in Addis, Kampala and Dar that reach Kenyan households.
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Sudan war and climate change see parents struggle to feed their children
War, poverty and climate change are all affecting Sudanese, with increasing cases of child malnutrition.
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Congo says US minerals deal should be judged by projects, not signed deals
Washington and Kinshasa signed the strategic minerals partnership in 2025.
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What COP31 must do for Africa
For Africa, COP31 is a question of whether the promises made in Belém will ever reach the...
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The young Somali woman changing how the world sees Mogadishu
For some tourists, the contrast between Somalia's reputation and what they experience on the ground can be striking.
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She lost her sight - now she is fighting to make history for Africa
After losing her sight in 2009, Nigeria’s Rukayat Suleimon has overcome isolation and limited support to make history as the first blind woman to win gold at the World Sambo Cup.
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Kenyan pharmacists warn against viral craze of using allergy drug for vaginal tightening
Women who have already tried inserting the tablets are advised to stop and seek medical attention if needed.
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Why a US-funded vaccine trial on babies was cancelled in Guinea-Bissau
The trial was condemned as "unethical" and "neocolonial" because half of the babies would not be given the vaccine.
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Why a US-Russia showdown left Morocco celebrating
An impasse between the US and Russia at the UN means its peacekeeping mission in Western Sahara has ended after 35 years.
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Suited and booted: How Joseph Kabila went from president to rebel leader
What does Joseph Kabila launching a new rebel movement mean for DR Congo?
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How Kenyans got caught in $130m US ghost student scam
The alleged scheme used stolen identities to claim US student aid, with Kenyans among those charged.