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Malawi’s fuel shortages, record prices deepen economic crisis

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Murdered Kenyan’s family angry over UK extradition delay

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Nigeria jail deaths blamed on ‘cruel and inhuman’ conditions

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Kenya’s world marathon champ Jepchirchir suspended for doping

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Sudan army strike in disputed territory kills 53: local authorities

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Ethiopia appoints interim Tigray government

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Weather Gauteng braces for another sizzling week as temperatures climb to over 30°C during elections

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Paramilitary launches drones, ground attacks across Sudan

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Nigeria and Ghana’s criticism of SA evictions lacks moral ground

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