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A strange finish at the Beijing Half Marathon on Sunday led to an investigation and penalties. ​A strange finish at the Beijing Half Marathon on Sunday led to an investigation and penalties. Read More

Abshir Rageh had to sneak out from home to see bootleg Indian films and “Rambo” at a makeshift cinema. Now, he’s creating dramas that draw millions of online views in a country inching toward stability. ​Abshir Rageh had to sneak out from home to see bootleg Indian films and “Rambo” at a makeshift cinema. Now,

The company has told countries that it can supply only 18.8 million of the 29.6 million doses it was contracted to deliver this year. ​The company has told countries that it can supply only 18.8 million of the 29.6 million doses it was contracted to deliver this year. Read More

The ruling African National Congress party could lose its parliamentary majority for the first time since the fall of apartheid 30 years ago. ​The ruling African National Congress party could lose its parliamentary majority for the first time since the fall of apartheid 30 years ago. Read More

She was believed to be the first Western scientist to study the animals in their natural habitat, but she struggled to overcome sexism in academia. ​She was believed to be the first Western scientist to study the animals in their natural habitat, but she struggled to overcome sexism in academia. Read More

Bus stations. Traffic stops. Beaches. There’s no telling where you’ll find the next story in Accra, Ghana’s capital. Peace Adzo Medie shares some of her favorites. ​Bus stations. Traffic stops. Beaches. There’s no telling where you’ll find the next story in Accra, Ghana’s capital. Peace Adzo Medie shares some of her favorites. Read More

Their capture set off a global campaign to “Bring Back Our Girls.” But many are still missing, and kidnappings in Nigeria have proliferated. ​Their capture set off a global campaign to “Bring Back Our Girls.” But many are still missing, and kidnappings in Nigeria have proliferated. Read More

Trainers and equipment from Russia landed in the West African nation this week, putting the continued presence of 1,000 U.S. military personnel there in doubt. ​Trainers and equipment from Russia landed in the West African nation this week, putting the continued presence of 1,000 U.S. military personnel there in doubt. Read More

Niger’s Prime Minister Ali Lamine Zeine received a cheque on 12 April for $400m in pre-financing from China National Petroleum ​Niger’s Prime Minister Ali Lamine Zeine received a cheque on 12 April for $400m in pre-financing from China National Petroleum Read More

Amid turbulent reforms, Kenya’s coffee industry is working to stay afloat. While Ibero Kenya has traditionally been the top buyer ​Amid turbulent reforms, Kenya’s coffee industry is working to stay afloat. While Ibero Kenya has traditionally been the top buyer Read More