Mozambique insurgency: Rwanda leads the fightback
Craig TaylorA 1,000-strong force has made major gains against the insurgents since its deployment last month. BBC News – Africa
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Uganda’s Peruth Chemutai wins steeplechase gold
Uganda’s Peruth Chemutai wins the women’s steeplechase as Kenya take gold and silver in the men’s 800m with Egypt claiming wrestling bronze on day 12 of the Tokyo Olympics. BBC News – Africa
Ethiopia: Growing concerns for unity as Tigray conflict spreads
The nine-month-long conflict in Tigray has spread, with little hope of peace talks taking place soon. BBC News – Africa
Nigeria suspends ‘Hushpuppi-linked’ police officer Abba Kyari
The deputy commissioner is indicted in the US for allegedly taking a bribe from an influencer. BBC News – Africa
Tokyo Olympics: Ivory Coast’s Marie-Josee Ta Lou storms into Olympic 100m final
Ivorian Marie-Josee Ta Lou qualifies for the women’s 100m final at the Tokyo Olympics but Ivory Coast men’s football team are knocked out. BBC News – Africa
Hushpuppi: Nigerian influencer pleads guilty to money laundering
Ramon Abbas, known as Hushpuppi, posted photos of his lavish lifestyle to 2.5m Instagram followers. BBC News – Africa