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Passengers stranded after strike at main Kenya airport
A protest against plans to lease JKIA - Kenya's main airport - to an Indian company sparks disruption.

Self-medicating gorillas may hold new drugs clues
Plants eaten by wild gorillas have medicinal properties that could be harnessed in drug discovery, say scientists.

Nurses working in fear: BBC visits mpox epicentre
The BBC visits a clinic at the epicentre of the outbreak where the rate of infections is increasing.

Only my body is alive – Libyans in limbo a year after flood
A year after losing close family after dams burst above Derna, Abdul Aziz Aldali is still grieving.

Rebecca Cheptegei: ‘An inspiration to girls in her community'
Rebecca Cheptegei's community have come together to mourn her after her ex-partner set her alight.

Ex-partner who killed Ugandan athlete Rebecca Cheptegei dies from burns
Rebecca Cheptegei was set alight and later died after Dickson Ndiema ambushed her near her home.

Anguish as dozens die in Senegal shipwreck
At least 26 migrants die after their boat bound for Spain's Canary Islands sinks mere miles from home.

Zoo animals escape as flood hits Nigerian state
Officials in Borno are trying to recapture the creatures and warn the public to take care.

War ‘tour’, football and graffiti: How Russia is trying to influence Africa
The African Initiative spreads misleading claims online and promotes Russian culture on the ground.

How an Ethiopian emperor ended up living in the west of England
Emperor Haile Selassie fled to Bath in 1936, where he became "engrained" in the local community.

I saw athlete on fire running towards me after attack, neighbour tells BBC
Ugandan Olympic runner Rebecca Cheptegei died after her former partner allegedly set her on fire.

'Hell behind bars' - life in DR Congo's most notorious jail
More than 100 inmates died trying to flee Makala Prison - the latest disaster to hit the overcrowded jail.

China shifts gear in Africa as it looks to a green future
China looks to invest in clean energy but it is not clear if this will shift the relationship with Africa.

Why elections are a bitter pill for many Algerians to swallow
With the military wielding enormous influence over politics, many doubt elections will bring change.

'Our future is over': Forced to flee by a year of war
The BBC sees first-hand the desperation of Sudanese people affected by the civil war and hunger crisis.

Whirling dancers and beauty queens: Africa's top shots
A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent.

'Running for her family' - Olympian mourned after vicious attack
Friends, family and the athletics community pay tribute to Ugandan runner Rebecca Cheptegei.

Why Nigeria’s ‘Mr Flag Man’ has waited a year to be buried
Nigeria has failed to arrange a state funeral for Taiwo Michael Akinkunmi, designer of the national flag.

'No preaching' and other tactics as China woos African leaders
China is feting African leaders at a summit in Beijing aimed at strengthening ties.

African para-sport at crossroads after Paris 2024 haul
Para-sport in Africa faces several challenges over the next cycle after a marginally improved medal haul at the Paris 2024 Paralympics.

‘What an able body can do, I can do’ - Nigeria's powerlifting power
Nigerian powerlifter Folashade Oluwafemiayo on the challenges she has overcome to become a Paralympic gold medallist.

South Africa edge out All Blacks to close in on title
South Africa fight back to beat New Zealand and close in on the Rugby Championship title after the fourth of six rounds.

Paris to honour Olympic runner set on fire by ex-boyfriend
Ugandan Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei died on Thursday after being doused in petrol and set alight.

Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei dies after being set alight by ex-boyfriend
Marathon runner Rebecca Cheptegei, 33, was doused in petrol after returning home from church.

New Zim boss Nees looks to unlock 'undeniable talent'
Zimbabwe head coach Michael Nees says his return to the country that hosted his first taste of international management means he has "closed the circle".

Napoli and Galatasaray confirm Osimhen loan deal
Nigeria striker Victor Osimhen joins Galatasaray on a season-long loan from Napoli.

Lookman only African nominated for men's Ballon d'Or
Nigeria and Atalanta forward Ademola Lookman is the only African on the 30-man shortlist for football's most prestigious individual award.

Meet Mauritius' 'Wonder Woman' hoping for Paralympic gold
Meet Noemi Alphonse, the wheelchair racer looking to create history for Mauritius at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games.

Nigerian makes badminton history for Africa
Nigerian Mariam Eniola Bolaji is the first African to win a medal in badminton at the Paralympics.

The tech transforming the Paralympics for disabled fans
From electric scooters to super goggles, how new inventions are helping visitors to Paris 2024 get more out of their Paralympic experience.

Watch: Moment Botswana's president feels weight of giant diamond
Botswana's president, Mokgweetsi Masisi, couldn't hide his surprise as he held the world's second largest diamond.

The Paralympic table tennis love story
Bonded by fate, thriving by purpose: Meet the power couple of African para table tennis.

'I never thought someone like me could become Miss South Africa'
Mia le Roux is the first deaf woman to be crowned Miss South Africa.

Husnah Kukundakwe: I hope others will feel courage to join in
Husnah Kukundakwe made history at the Tokyo Paralympic Games as the youngest competitor, age 14. Now the Ugandan Para-swimmer is aiming to become her nation's first female Paralympic medallist.

Local Housing

This is one of the main issues facing local people. The inadequacy of social housing stock continues to be the main concerns of local people. And it is getting worst.

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Drugs And Illegal Substances

Taking illegal drug is always fraught with danger. You don't need me to tell you that - your grand mother will say the same. The high very often tend to perpetual low that you will never get out from. Get advise now before it is too late

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Knife Attacks

Who goes around with a knive as weapon of protection is deluded. It will inevitably be your comeuppance. Just in case you do not understand, it will kill you. There is no justification for carrying a knive excerpt when you are foraging in the jungle.

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Gang Culture

We were all young once - doing things adults will frown upon. This was at school or in the play grounds. But as we grew up, people we wanted to associate with start to shrink in numbers as our brain matured correspondingly and as a result doing the right thing. Pick your friends judiciously.

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Local Parks

From a personal experience - the local park is a refuge for meditation,physical exploration and mental rejuvination. Just go for a slow run and see how you feel afterwards. Physical and mentally rewarding. Don't just take my words for it - it is a scientific fact. Please do try it.

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