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Paramilitary shelling kills 3 in Omdurman after Sudan army gains: medic 23 Mar 2025 - 10:05 pm
A vehicle moves along a road past (L) the heavily damaged building that housed the headquarters of the Central Bank of Sudan is pictured in Khartoum's Muqrin neighbourhood on March 22, 2025. (Photo by AFP)
Aubameyang World Cup brace boosts Gabon and sinks Kenya 23 Mar 2025 - 08:20 pm
Gabon's #9 Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang celebrates after scoring a goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Africa qualifiers group F football match between Kenya and Gabon at the Nyayo National Stadium in Nairobi on March 23, 2025. (Photo by SIMON MAINA / AFP)
Kenyan president hails safe conclusion of WRC Safari Rally 23 Mar 2025 - 07:56 pm
Toyota Gazoo Racing WRT's British driver Elfyn Evans (R) and co-driver Scott Martin (2nd L) hold their trophies as they pose for the media with President of Kenya William Ruto (2nd R) after winning the World Rally Championship (WRC) Safari Rally Kenya in Naivasha on March 23, 2025. (Photo by Luis TATO / AFP)
Expelled South Africa envoy to US says back home 'with no regrets' 23 Mar 2025 - 01:44 pm
Former South African Ambassador to the United States Ebrahim Rasool (c), addresses supporters upon his arrival at the Cape Town International airport, in Cape Town, on March 23, 2025. Photo by GIANLUIGI GUERCIA / AFP.
Ethiopia rules out war with Eritrea over sea access Ethiopian PM 22 Mar 2025 - 11:48 pm
File photo of Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed for representational purposes only.
45 killed in Sudan paramilitary attack in North Darfur: activists 22 Mar 2025 - 09:20 pm
This handout satellite photo obtained from Planet Labs PBC and taken on March 12, 2025 shows the Hagar Qadu Souk (market) in al-Fasher, the capital of Sudan's North Darfur state. (Photo by Planet Labs PBC / AFP)
Optimistic Kenya hosts Gabon in crucial 2026 World Cup qualifier in Nairobi 22 Mar 2025 - 08:06 pm
Kenya's #14 forward Michael Olunga. All pics taken from Kenyan men's national football team's official social media.
Sudan army advances in central Khartoum after retaking palace 22 Mar 2025 - 04:44 pm
Soldiers of the Sudanese army or affiliated forces pose for a picture while pumping their fists at the damaged presidential palace after recapturing the complex from RSF paramilitaries in Khartoum on March 21, 2025. (Photo by AFP)
Sudan army chief says 'no negotiations' until RSF retreats 21 Mar 2025 - 09:39 pm
Peninsula
Nearly 9,000 migrants lost their lives on migration routes last year: IOM 21 Mar 2025 - 04:18 pm
Peninsula
Sudan army recaptures presidential palace from RSF 21 Mar 2025 - 03:45 pm
This image grab from a UGC video posted on March 21, 2025 shows Sudanese soldiers celebrating after retaking the presidential palace in Khartoum from paramilitaries. (Photo by UGC / AFP) 
Amid war's roar, Sudanese musicians drum for peace 20 Mar 2025 - 09:12 pm
Peninsula
Three generations of Chinese and Gambian doctors perform surgery together 20 Mar 2025 - 08:22 pm
Cai Guiyang, the leader of the 22nd batch of the Chinese medical team, prepares to perform a surgery on a patient at an operating room of Edward Francis Small Teaching Hospital in Banjul, capital of Gambia, on March 12, 2025. (Xinhua/Si Yuan)
Several leaders of Al Shabaab group killed in aerial operation in Central Somalia 20 Mar 2025 - 08:06 pm
Peninsula
Chinese-built irrigation project transforming Kenyan farmers' livelihoods 19 Mar 2025 - 08:27 pm
File photo for representational purposes only. Farmers take part in a training on organic farming techniques in macadamia production in Githure, in central Kenya. TRF/Caroline Wambui
Uganda's mpox cases reach 4,342, death toll rises to 31 18 Mar 2025 - 08:18 pm
AFP file photo
South African president expects "full report" from expelled envoy to US 17 Mar 2025 - 09:24 pm
(FILES) Prince Albert of Monaco (unseen) shakes hands with South Africa Premier Ebrahim Rasool ahead of signing a memorandum of Understanding between the Principality of Monaco and South Africa on December 29, 2005. (Photo by AFP)
Sudan army makes gains as battle for Khartoum intensifies 17 Mar 2025 - 09:09 pm
This picture shows a fighter in front of a burnt military vehicle, in Khartoum North, on March 17, 2025. Nearly two years of war between the army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have left large swathes of Sudan's capital unrecognisable. (Photo by Ebrahim Hamid / AFP)