Wagner in Africa: Precarious future after Prigozhin's reported death

Its leader followed a long line of mercenaries in Africa, but his group faces an uncertain future.

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France to spend €200m destroying wine as demand falls

A cocktail of problems has hit the wine industry, including demand falling as more people drink craft beer.

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Niger junta gives French envoy 48 hours to leave

France says the coup leaders have no authority to order such an expulsion, as ties deteriorate rapidly.

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Madagascar crush: 12 dead at island games' opening ceremony

The stadium in Madagascar was packed with spectators for the opening of the Indian Ocean Island Games.

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Kleenex is pulling out of Canada due to 'unique complexities'

Kimberly-Clark is pulling its consumer facial tissues from Canada, citing “unique complexities".

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Spain wants Rubiales kiss row to be 'MeToo moment'

The Rubiales affair appears to feed into broader social changes in Spanish society over recent years.

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Africa's week in pictures: 18-24 August 2023

A selection of the best photos from the African continent and beyond.

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