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Zuma's careless blunder

Mon, 14/12/2015 - 20:00
To lose one finance minister may be regarded as a misfortune; to lose two looks like carelessness, do why did President Jacob Zuma's drop two finance ministers in less than a week, asks the BBC's Milton Nkosi.
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What has Rwanda genocide tribunal achieved?

Mon, 14/12/2015 - 03:14
Successes and failures of the Arusha tribunal
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African food: The next gastronomic trend?

Mon, 14/12/2015 - 02:47
Can African restaurants in Europe broaden their appeal?
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Five ways climate change could affect Africa

Fri, 11/12/2015 - 08:57
How Africa faces climate change disaster not of its own making
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SA rapper murdered by girlfriend

Wed, 09/12/2015 - 19:07
The former girlfriend of South African rapper Nkululeko Habedi, known as Flabba, is found guilty of his murder.
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CAR ex-leader slams 'shameful' poll ban

Wed, 09/12/2015 - 17:59
The former president of Central African Republic calls the decision to ban him from running in the presidential election "shameful".
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Nigeria clinch Olympics place

Wed, 09/12/2015 - 17:57
Nigeria save a penalty and score one to beat hosts Senegal as they secure a place at the 2016 Olympics.
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VIDEO: Footage appears to show poisoned lion

Wed, 09/12/2015 - 16:49
Footage has been released that shows a lion appearing to retch after allegedly being poisoned by two Maasai farmers.
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French judge 'drops Ivorian warrant'

Wed, 09/12/2015 - 14:16
A French judge drops the warrant to arrest Ivory Coast's parliamentary speaker, who is an ex-rebel leader, following a diplomatic protest, his lawyers say.
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Tanzania president cleans city streets

Wed, 09/12/2015 - 13:58
Tanzania's new President John Magufuli joins hundreds of residents in the main city Dar es Salaam to take part in a public clean-up operation.
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VIDEO: Maasai farmers in court over poisoning

Wed, 09/12/2015 - 10:47
Two Maasai farmers in Kenya have been charged over allegations they poisoned a famous pride of lions.
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Rwanda date for term limit vote

Wed, 09/12/2015 - 10:26
A referendum on whether to scrap the limit on presidential terms in Rwanda will take place next week, the government announces.
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VIDEO: Google's push to provide wi-fi in Uganda

Wed, 09/12/2015 - 08:21
Web giant Google has launched its first wi-fi network in the Ugandan capital Kampala, as part of a project to broaden access to affordable high-speed internet.
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Cutting Nigeria's 'big men' down to size

Wed, 09/12/2015 - 01:50
Nigerian leader's downsizing hits politicians' entourages
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VIDEO: How past droughts can shape future

Wed, 09/12/2015 - 00:53
Agricultural and environmental experts in Namibia are hoping that lessons from past droughts can help farmers to fight back against climate change.
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Two charged with poisoning famous lions

Tue, 08/12/2015 - 20:09
Two men are charged after allegedly poisoning lions from a famous pride featured on a BBC wildlife programme in Narok, south-west Kenya.
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Anglo American cuts workforce by 85,000

Tue, 08/12/2015 - 19:07
Shares in mining firm Anglo American drop by more than 10% after it unveils a huge restructuring programme which will shrink its workforce by more than 60%.
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Somalia profile

Tue, 08/12/2015 - 18:23
Provides an overview of Somalia, including key events and facts about this civil war-wracked country on the Horn of Africa.
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I was not sacked, I quit - Savoy

Tue, 08/12/2015 - 12:58
Swiss coach Raoul Savoy insists he ended his reign as The Gambia boss for personal reasons and was not sacked.
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VIDEO: Judge grants Oscar Pistorius bail

Tue, 08/12/2015 - 10:30
South African Olympian Oscar Pistorius will appeal against his murder conviction in the Constitutional Court, his lawyer says at his bail hearing.
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