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F0W4C8 Mother and sons sitting on sand dune, Dune 7, Namib-Naukluft National Park, Africa

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The gigantic dunes rising up out of the world’s oldest desert

Egypt is building a new city, known as the "New Administrative Capital," 30 miles east of Cairo. Construction on the 270-square-mile area began in 2016, and once complete it could hold as many as <a href="https://www.dar.com/work/project/new-administrative-capital" target="_blank" target="_blank">6.5 million residents</a>. The government says its goal is to bring relief to overcrowded Cairo, but critics believe it is diverting resources from other needs.

Hydrogen-powered skyscraper set for Egypt’s new capital

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A South African vineyard is dropping predatory wasps from drones to keep its grapes free from bugs

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Huge 2,492-carat diamond, believed to be world’s second-largest, unearthed in Botswana

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Grand Stade Hassan II: Design revealed for one of the world’s largest stadiums ahead of 2030 World Cup

<strong>Exceptional service:</strong> Royal Mansour Marrakech, situated within the ancient walls of old Marrakech, is being awarded for its “outstanding” service and attention to detail.

Royal Mansour Marrakech

Revealed: The world’s most welcoming hotel for 2024

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Why this photographer prefers to be called a ‘visual activist’

Kenya's Eliud Kipchoge celebrates in the finish area of a special course after busting the mythical two-hour barrier for the marathon on October 12 2019 in Vienna. - With a timing of 1hr 59min 40.2sec, the Olympic champion became the first ever to run a marathon in under two hours. (Photo by HERBERT NEUBAUER / APA / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE (Photo by HERBERT NEUBAUER/APA/AFP via Getty Images)

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Eliud Kipchoge: The two-hour marathon man has unprecedented Olympic glory at his feet

EGYPT - FEBRUARY 22: The stepped pyramid of Djoser (Zozer) at Saqqara, Memphis (UNESCO World Heritage List, 1979), Egypt. Egyptian civilisation, Old Kingdom, Dynasty III. (Photo by DeAgostini/Getty Images)

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How did ancient Egyptians stack those heavy stones of the oldest pyramid? Scientists float new theory

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Faith Kipyegon on motherhood and the quest for history

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‘We don’t need more concrete’: A new village in Tanzania will use a 3D printer and soil to build its community

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Eliud Kipchoge by the numbers: The extraordinary stats of an incredible athlete

Videos

<p>Derley Camble<strong> </strong>is a Sao Tome native and aspiring surfer who crafts traditional boards out of scrap wood. These basic, low cost boards have inspired a new generation to take up the sport on the island.</p>

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Video Sao Tome’s traditional boards are inspiring a new wave of surfers 3:28

<p>Leading designers in London, Lagos and Accra are putting sustainable fashion on the catwalk and red carpet with the likes of Naomi Campbell and Zendaya opting for their designs.</p>

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Video What’s the answer to fast fashion? African designers look for solutions to a problem arriving on their doorstep 22:30

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Video Inside the Kenyan running machine 23:06

Video Amapiano: Changing South African lives 7:36