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Gunmen kill Vice Principal, abduct female students in attack on Nigerian school

Gunmen attacked a government boarding school in Nigeria

Analyst warns Doha deal hinges on ‘fundamental concessions’ as DRC, M23 sign new framework

A new framework agreement signed in Doha between the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the M23 rebel movement is being described as a potentially important moment in efforts to end months of intensified fighting in the east of the country.

Sinner wins Alcaraz battle to retain ATP Finals title

Sinner won his opening service game to love with Alcaraz responding in kind.

SA crowned Rugby Africa Women’s Sevens champions after defensive run

The victory also confirms that the Springbok Women have qualified for the eight-team Division Three competition.

Ethiopia confirms three dead in Marburg virus outbreak

Ethiopia’s Minister of Health, Dr Mekdes Daba, on Monday confirmed an outbreak of the Marburg virus in Jinka, in the Southern region, prompting an urgent nationwide health response.

Hakimi, Salah, Osimhen named finalists in Africa’s top football award

Osimhen previously won the award in 2023, the same year Hakimi finished runner-up.