Beach attack in Somali capital kills dozenspublished at 15:25 British Summer Time 3 August
Around 63 others were injured in a suicide attack carried out by al-Shabab militants in Mogadishu.
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Beach attack in Somali capital kills dozenspublished at 15:25 British Summer Time 3 August
Beauty contest sparks row over who counts as South Africanpublished at 01:10 British Summer Time 3 August
01:10 BST 3 AugustFinalist Chidimma Adetshina's participation reveals a seam of xenophobia among some in South Africa.
Read MoreMorocco and Egypt into Olympic football semi-finalspublished at 22:08 British Summer Time 2 August
22:08 BST 2 AugustAfrica is guaranteed at least one medal in the men's Olympic football after Egypt beat Paraguay and Morocco thrash the USA to reach the last four.
Read MoreCaf launches investigation into misconduct claimspublished at 18:42 British Summer Time 2 August
18:42 BST 2 AugustThe Confederation of African Football launches an investigation into allegations of serious misconduct within the organisation's secretariat.
Read MoreIdris Elba's studio plan sparks dreams of 'Zollywood'published at 18:20 British Summer Time 2 August
18:20 BST 2 AugustIdris Elba has been allocated land in the Tanzanian archipelago of Zanzibar to set up a film studio.
Read MoreRwanda shuts 4,000 churches in safety crackdownpublished at 16:53 British Summer Time 2 August
16:53 BST 2 AugustThey failed to comply with health and safety regulations, including not being properly soundproofed.
Read MoreCyclist who fled Tigray war set for dream Olympic racepublished at 16:48 British Summer Time 2 August
16:48 BST 2 AugustCyclist Eyeru Gebru fled Ethiopia after the outbreak of the Tigray war and is set to represent the Refugee Olympic Team at Paris 2024.
Read MoreNigerians hit with 24-hour curfews amid protestspublished at 15:30 British Summer Time 2 August
15:30 BST 2 AugustMillions in the north have been ordered to stay indoors as nationwide anti-government protests continue.
Read MoreThe breastfeeding athletes driving Olympic changepublished at 11:06 British Summer Time 2 August
11:06 BST 2 AugustFor the first time in Olympic history, Paris 2024 offers a creche service inside the athletes' village for breastfeeding mothers and child carers.
Read MorePing pong prowess to Red Sea bubbles: Africa's top shotspublished at 03:48 British Summer Time 2 August
03:48 BST 2 AugustA selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent.
Read MoreMe-ow! Kenyan feline lovers fret over cat-tax planpublished at 03:19 British Summer Time 2 August
03:19 BST 2 AugustCat owners may need to get a licence, ensure their pet is vaccinated - and "won't disturb the peace".
Read MoreSA's Smith adds silver to gold in Olympic poolpublished at 22:32 British Summer Time 1 August
22:32 BST 1 AugustTatjana Smith claims her second medal of Paris 2024 after finishing second in the final of the women's 200m breaststroke.
Read MoreBig Sudan camp pushed into famine - expertspublished at 20:19 British Summer Time 1 August
20:19 BST 1 AugustThe conflict and restrictions on aid deliveries are to blame as the siege of el-Fasher city continues.
Read MoreCurfew imposed in Nigerian state after 'hunger' protestpublished at 20:09 British Summer Time 1 August
20:09 BST 1 AugustNationwide protests against the rising cost of living are marred by looting in Kano.
Read MoreKenya rolls out poison in bid to cull a million crowspublished at 07:43 British Summer Time 1 August
07:43 BST 1 AugustInvasive birds are a major nuisance on the coast and there are fears they could travel inland.
Read More'Slave auction' pupils to face disciplinary in South Africapublished at 19:34 British Summer Time 31 July
19:34 BST 31 JulyViral footage appears to show schoolchildren in Cape Town "selling" off black classmates.
Read MoreGuinea's ex-military ruler jailed over stadium massacrepublished at 19:16 British Summer Time 31 July
19:16 BST 31 JulyMoussa Dadis Camara is sentenced to 20 years for crimes against humanity over the killings in 2009.
Read MoreNigerian inquiry after Ofili left off Olympic start listpublished at 18:09 British Summer Time 31 July
18:09 BST 31 JulyNigerian officials are trying to work out how Favour Ofili’s name was left off the entry list for the women’s 100m at Paris 2024.
Read MoreLeopard attacks men at South Africa air force basepublished at 17:18 British Summer Time 31 July
17:18 BST 31 JulyA uniformed air force member was attacked while jogging and a civilian as he went for a walk.
Read MoreSudan's military leader survives drone strikes - armypublished at 15:39 British Summer Time 31 July
15:39 BST 31 JulyThe army blames the RSF for the assassination attempt, but the paramilitary group denies involvement.
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