Mr Mushayavhanu struck a defiant attitude in early April when introducing the gold-backed currency, saying it…
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Sudan war: Threat of invasion in El Fasher leaves people in fear
There is no electricity and the shortage of water is acute, made more so by lack…
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Maj Gen Fatuma Ahmed: Kenya’s first woman air force commander
Maj Gen Ahmed has previously held other firsts in the military leadership that is dominated by…
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DR Congo’s Rubaya town seized by M23 rebels – spokesman
Mr Macron made his comments after holding talks with DR Congo’s President Félix Tshisekedi in France’s…
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South Africa election: Mbeki promises to rid ANC of ‘rotten apples’
The demonstrators blocked a major highway with rubble, burned tyres and pelted stones at motorists to…
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Beijing half marathon: Top three stripped of medals after investigation
The top three finishers of the Beijing half marathon have been stripped of their medals following…
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Christine Mboma ‘did not lose hope’ during enforced 20-month lay-off
Olympic 200m silver medallist Christine Mboma says her enforced hiatus from athletics took a toll on…
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Courtney Walsh: Zimbabwe hire West Indies legend to help Women’s T20 World Cup bid
Zimbabwe have brought in former West Indies fast bowler Courtney Walsh as a coaching consultant as…
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Beijing half marathon: Organisers investigating controversial finish
Organisers of the Beijing half marathon are investigating allegations that three African athletes deliberately allowed China’s…
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Eliud Kipchoge ‘expects’ to win third Olympic Games marathon
Kipchoge will turn 40 in November and he would not be drawn when asked if he…
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