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Zimbabweans gather for 'death of a dynasty'

Sat, 18/11/2017 - 23:00
Thousands in Zimbabwe have gathered to celebrate the army's takeover of the country.
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Azzedine Alaïa: Popular Tunisian couturier dies aged 77

Sat, 18/11/2017 - 22:03
The fashion world mourns a designer whose clients included Lady Gaga, Rihanna and Michelle Obama.
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Zimbabwe crowds rejoice as they demand end to Mugabe rule

Sat, 18/11/2017 - 19:28
Pressure grows on President Mugabe to stand aside, with crowds marching on his office and residence.
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Anne Soy: Freedom frenzy grips Zimbabwe

Sat, 18/11/2017 - 18:46
The BBC's Anne Soy meets jubilant Zimbabweans hoping for change after the army takeover.
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Zimbabwe: 'Freedom has finally come to Zimbabwe'

Sat, 18/11/2017 - 17:52
There is widespread jubilation in the capital Harare, as people take to the streets calling on President Mugabe to stand down.
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Libya migrant 'slave market' footage sparks outrage

Sat, 18/11/2017 - 14:09
The African Union voices anger after a CNN report appears to show African men being sold at auction.
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Kenya name Paul Put as new coach of Harambee Stars

Sat, 18/11/2017 - 13:42
Kenya's Football Federation confirm the appointment of Belgian Paul Put as the new head coach of the Harambee Stars.
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Zimbabwe crisis: 'People sense Robert Mugabe is gone'

Sat, 18/11/2017 - 11:13
Protests turn to celebrations on the streets of Zimbabwe's capital Harare.
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'That is amazing!' - ex-Afoty winner Kanu stuns Chelsea

Sat, 18/11/2017 - 10:25
Archive footage of former African Footballer of the Year Nwankwo Kanu scoring a superb hat-trick for Arsenal against Chelsea in 1999.
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Trump puts elephant trophy imports on hold

Sat, 18/11/2017 - 03:52
The US president's move comes a day after US hunters were told they could import elephant trophies.
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1 to 231 million

Sat, 18/11/2017 - 02:07
The statistics that explain how things have got so bad in Zimbabwe.
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Gamer predicts that eSports is going to be 'bigger than soccer'

Sat, 18/11/2017 - 02:04
A day in the life of Travis "Castaway" Waters, the South African who gets paid to play video games.
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Fire rips through Cameroon parliament

Fri, 17/11/2017 - 20:10
An investigation is under way into the blaze which began in the capital, Yaoundé, in the early hours of this morning.
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Kenya election: Five dead as Raila Odinga returns home

Fri, 17/11/2017 - 18:25
Police say violent mob stoned victims to death, but reports say at least two bodies were riddled with bullet holes.
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Visibility poor

Fri, 17/11/2017 - 18:01
A shortage of weather data is holding back many African economies. Some start-ups are changing this.
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Power cut

Fri, 17/11/2017 - 17:09
Where do world leaders go when they're cast out of power and need to find a safe haven fast?
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Respect your elders: Why cultural norms benefit Mugabe

Fri, 17/11/2017 - 17:08
Why political veterans like Robert Mugabe still command the respect and goodwill of their opponents.
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Robert and Grace Mugabe: What next for Zimbabwe?

Fri, 17/11/2017 - 15:25
We look at some of the options for Zimbabwe, its president, and his wife after the military takeover
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Africa's top shots: 10-16 November 2017

Fri, 17/11/2017 - 09:05
A selection of the best photos from across Africa this week.
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Next generation

Fri, 17/11/2017 - 07:33
The shortlist for the 2017 BBC African Footballer of the Year is a blend of youth and experience, but who might follow in their footsteps in future years?
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