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My family went to help landslide victims and ended up dead
Meselesh Gosaye's home area in Ethiopia was hit by two landslides that buried hundreds under the mud.

Uganda protester sexually assaulted in police cell - lawyer
The police have denied opposition accusations that protesters were sexually abused in custody.

Mass killer dies as victims still demand justice
The 72-year-old South African was convicted for seven apartheid-era murders but was behind many more deaths.

S Africa police arrest Libyans at 'illegal' military camp
The camp, situated on a farm, was raided and 95 Libyans have been taken into custody, police say.

Six African competitors to watch at Paris 2024
Kenyan runner Faith Kipyegon and Eritrean cyclist Biniam Girmay are among six African athletes to keep an eye on at Paris 2024.

Death penalty fears for Niger ex-president - lawyer
A year on from the coup ousted President Mohamed Bazoum may face treason charges, his lawyers.

Satellite images and doctor testimony reveal Tigray hunger crisis
Crisis is unfolding in northern Ethiopia - driven by drought, crop failure and insecurity following war.

From Olympic braids to sunsets: Africa's top shots
A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent.

Namibia turns the visa tables on Western nations
Why tourists who flock to see the country's beautiful landscapes will have to get a visa from next year.

'A calm fighter can weather any storm'
African heavyweight champion Adam Olaore is following a similar path to Anthony Joshua as he seeks to make history for Nigeria.

Batons, tear gas, live fire - Kenyans face police brutality
The deaths of dozens of protesters has further eroded scant trust in the security forces.

Olympic fencer and model champions body positivity
African fencing champion Alexandra Ndolo is hoping to win a historic gold in Paris while inspiring in other ways too.

Why Nigerians are praying for the success of a new oil refinery
A vast new oil refinery in Nigeria is aiming to reduce the price of petrol in the country.

Mass killer who ‘hunted’ black people says police encouraged him
Ex-security guard, Louis van Schoor, killed dozens in South Africa but was only jailed for seven murders.

‘I wanted my clitoris back’ – FGM survivor opts for reconstructive surgery
The women flouting tradition to get reconstructive surgery after female genital mutilation.

The African Tour de France cyclist racking up historic wins
Homesickness and visa issues have not stopped Eritrea's Biniam Girmay becoming a cycling sensation.

Red carpets, cars and cowries: Africa's top shots
A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent.

Impeached judge itching to take on South African president
Impeached judge John Hlophe is set to lead opposition to President Ramaphosa's coalition government.

'They killed my son' - raw grief after Nigeria school collapse
Government promises to curb rogue building practices are too little, too late for grieving parents.

Inside the beauty pageant in one of the world’s worst places to be a woman
Somali women break cultural taboos to take part in a contest aimed at giving them confidence.

Kenya's ‘serial killer’ mystery - five key questions
Still reeling from the discovery of bodies in a quarry, Kenyans are trying to find out more.

Leaving Syria's civil war to be a mercenary in Africa
Unable to earn enough at home, Syrian opposition fighters are travelling via Turkey to Niger to work as mercenaries.

How does it feel to miss out on the Olympics?
Thousands of athletes are bidding for medals at the Olympics, but how does it feel to miss out on appearing at Paris 2024?

Morocco beat Argentina in game marred by crowd trouble
Crowd trouble forces the first football match of the Olympics to be delayed by almost two hours, with Morocco finally beating Argentina 2-1 in an empty stadium.

Ireland on top against Zimbabwe in historic Test
Ireland reduce Zimbabwe from 121-1 to 210 all out to finish day one of the first Test match in Belfast in a strong position.

Nsue and Equatorial Guinea appeal eligibility ruling
Emilio Nsue and the Equatoguinean Football Federation appeal Fifa's ruling that the player has never been eligible to represent the African nation.

Africa's footballers can do 'great things' at Paris 2024
Nigeria and Zambia can win women's Olympic football medals for the first time, says Super Falcons goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie.

The basketball team forging a 'new story' for South Sudan
South Sudan is using basketball to forge a new identity for a country whose early history was defined by war, says Luol Deng.

Morocco's Slaoui riding to Olympic eventing history
Morocco's Noor Slaoui will become the first person from the Middle East and North Africa region to compete in eventing at the Olympics.

Caf set to break even after 'toxic' past - secretary general
African football's governing body will be debt-free next year as a result of improved governance, says secretary general Veron Mosengo-Omba.

How has Niger changed since the coup?
A year on since the military took power in Niger, the BBC looks at the changes the junta has overseen.

The first Nigerian badminton player to qualify for back-to-back Olympics
Anuoluwapo Juwon Opeyori grew up in Lagos, with little access to badminton facilities - now he’s a four-time African champion.

The school bringing hope to children fleeing Sudan's war
A primary school in Chad is providing an opportunity for thousands of Sudanese refugees to resume learning.

‘People shouldn’t pay to breathe’ - asthma in Nigeria
Some inhalers in Nigeria have doubled or tripled in price since last year, leaving many struggling.

The Moroccan man sentenced to death for fighting for Ukraine
Brahim Saadoun was studying in Ukraine when the Russians invaded in February 2022.

Protests flare in Nairobi over new tax laws
At least five people have been killed, according to the Kenya Medical Association.

Fatalities after fire engulfs large ammunition dump in Chad
People have been killed and injured after an enormous series of explosions destroyed the main military ammunition depot in the country's capital.

Ghana's first photojournalist turns 95
James Barnor, who has photographed the likes of Muhammad Ali, is being honoured in Accra.

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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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