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  1. Namibia recognises same-sex marriages abroad

    Sodomy is still illegal in the country

  2. Darfur leaders hold emergency meeting

    More than 500 people are reported to have been killed in this region

  3. What might Turkey鈥檚 election mean for Africa?

    The presidential and parliamentary polls are taking place this month

  4. Close to one million displaced by Sudan conflict

    Most people are displaced within the country

  5. Ruto issues apology over starvation cult deaths

    The death toll has risen to over 200

  6. Sudan deal 鈥榙oesn鈥檛 stop the fighting鈥�

    A new agreement has been signed to protect civilians

  7. Mali army, foreign forces accused of killing 500 villagers

    The attack happened in March 2022 according to a UN report

  8. Sudan reaches agreement to protect civilians

    Talks took place in Jeddah in Saudi Arabia

  9. UN passes resolution on human rights abuses in Sudan

    The resolution aims to further scrutinize human rights violations

  10. South Africa accused of providing weapons to Russia

    The American ambassador said arms were loaded onto a Russian vessel in December

  11. UN holds emergency session on Sudan

    There will also be a vote on a resolution to further scrutinize human rights violations

  12. 10/05/2023 GMT

    Reports and analysis of the day's political, economic and sports news from across Africa.

  13. 10/05/2023 GMT

    Reports and analysis of the day's political, economic and sports news from across Africa.

  14. 10/05/2023 GMT

    Reports and analysis of the day's political, economic and sports news from across Africa.

  15. Sierra Leone opposition on elections

    Focus on Africa spoke to Sierra Leone opposition candidate, Samura Kamara

  16. Sudan talks continue in Saudi Arabia

    Fighting in Sudan between the national army, and the RSF is still ongoing

  17. Sudan talks continue in Jeddah

    Sudan peace talks are underway in Saudi Arabia as fighting continues on the ground

  18. Sudan ex- foreign minister calls war 鈥榥onsensical鈥�

    Former Sudanese foreign minister says there is deep mistrust between the warring factions

  19. Sudan ex- foreign minister doubts fighting will end

    Former Sudanese foreign minister says there is deep mistrust between the warring factions

  20. DR Congo holds day of mourning as floods kill hundreds

    More than 400 people have died following floods and landslides in eastern D R Congo

  21. Nigerian former senator jailed for nine years in UK

    Nigerian former senator, Ike Ekweremadu and wife, jailed for organ-trafficking plot

  22. Nigerian politician jailed in UK for organ-trafficking plot

    Nigerian former senator Ike Ekweremadu is sentenced to nine years in prison

  23. South Sudan offers blueprint to end Sudan conflict

    South Sudan鈥檚 foreign minister urges warring generals to meet for peace talks

  24. Sudan conflict: US president Joe Biden orders sanctions

    American president Joe Biden has authorised sanctions against Sudan.

  25. US analyst warns Sudan mediation unlikely

    Senior analyst says Sudan conflict "unlikely" to reach a mediated solution.

  26. Chad rebel groups at Central African Republic border

    Chadian rebel groups have been reported at the Central African Republic border.

  27. Thursday Sudan truce agreed

    Fighting is continuing in various parts of Sudan as a ceasefire is agreed for Thursday

  28. Sudan ceasefire agreed for Thursday

    Fighting is continuing across Sudan, but a truce starting from Thursday has been agreed

  29. New Sudan ceasefire agreed

    Sudan's opposing generals have agreed to conduct peace talks in South Sudan

  30. Lawmakers in Uganda double down on anti-LGBTQ legislation

    Parliament in Uganda allows for the death penalty in tough anti-LGBTQ bill

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