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Turkey issues arrest warrant for Somali president's son over fatal traffic crash
Turkey wants to arrest Mohammed Hassan Cheikh Mohamud after a motorcycle courier died in a traffic accident.
Nigeria takes major step towards once again producing refined oil
A refinery that could make Nigeria self-sufficient in fuel receives its first delivery of crude oil.
Zimbabwe by-elections: Polls open in controversial vote
The polls in a handful of constituencies could give the government a constitution-changing majority.
Tyla’s racial identity: South African singer sparks culture war
The term "coloured" is a slur in the US, but for millions of South Africans it is part of their identity.
South African woman jailed for 50 years for $28m theft
Hildegard Steenkamp stole huge amounts from the healthcare company she worked at for over 13 years.
Rwanda: How the country views the UK's asylum deal
Rwanda has facilities ready to host asylum seekers but some there are not sure it is a good idea.
UK paid Rwanda an extra £100m for asylum deal
It means the UK has spent £240m on the scheme, despite no asylum seekers being sent to the African nation.
Zimbabwe's CCC crisis: Farce turning to tragedy for the opposition
The CCC faces by-elections after an "imposter" expels its MPs - to the delight of the ruling party.
Africa's week in pictures: 1-7 December 2023
A selection of the best photos from across the African continent this week.
Seychelles blast site like a war zone, says President Ramkalawan
People have been ordered to stay home after a blast in an industrial zone causes major destruction.

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