At the scene: Muslims killed ‘over rejection of extremist ideology’ in Nigeria

Authorities in Nigeria’s Kwara state say an attack that killed dozens of people on Tuesday was driven by ideology, not criminal banditry, blaming Islamist militant group Boko Haram. The state governor said residents of Kaiama community were attacked after they rejected a particular interpretation of Islam. He put the death toll at 75, but the final figure could be higher.

Senegalese fans celebrate their team’s victory at the Africa Cup of Nations. President Yoweri Museveni is in a commanding lead ahead of his main challenger, pop star-turned-politician Bobi Wine. Ongoing floods in the north-eastern provinces of South Africa has led to the closure of the world-famous Kruger National Park.

According to reports, the boat had suffered motor failure before drifting to the edge of the dam. The Kenyan marathoner has all the running accolades he needs but is now focusing on new goals. Residents of the main city express shock after soldiers tried to overthrow the president.

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A growing number of women in South Africa are learning to use guns to protect themselves against gender-based violence. Fighters from the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have executed a number of unarmed people after capturing the Sudanese city of el-Fasher, new videos analysed by BBC Verify show.

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