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Kenya has become just the fifth African nation to gain membership of the International Ice Hockey Federation, despite having only one ice rink in the country.

East Africa's only rink is the one place in Nairobi where temperatures fall below 9C.

Justin Muturi says his son was freed following President William Ruto's intervention.

Daniel Chapo's legitimacy has been questioned following protests against his victory.

The UN health agency says the risk of the virus spreading in the region is "high".

The 2024 CHAN finals in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda, which were due to kick off on 1 February, are postponed until August.

The 2024 CHAN finals in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda, which were due to kick off on 1 February, are postponed until August.

Hundreds of people have reportedly been underground since a crackdown on illegal mining began last year.

Rescuers say medical supplies are running low as health workers struggle to treat the victims.

Rescuers say medical supplies are running low as health workers struggle to treat the victims.

The police allege that the suspect was caught carrying the victim's head in a bag.

Central African Republic appoint former Liverpool, West Ham and Cameroon defender Rigobert Song as their new head coach.

The former head of state faced criticism after unveiling the likeness of himself last year.

Eleven survivors describe what happened and raise safety questions about the dive boat Sea Story.

Eleven survivors describe what happened and raise safety questions about the dive boat Sea Story.

Cameroonian Alice Nkom thinks accusations she is funding terrorism are a ploy to stop her advocacy.

Cameroonian Alice Nkom thinks accusations she is funding terrorism are a ploy to stop her advocacy.

Cameroonian Alice Nkom thinks accusations she is funding terrorism are a ploy to stop her advocacy.

The men have been underground since the police began a crackdown on illegal mining last year.

Critics say the money could be put to better use in at a time when the country is struggling economically.