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Zuma jailed: Arrests as protests spread in South Africa

Sun, 07/11/2021 - 16:36
Police say criminals are taking advantage of the unrest following the former president's jailing.
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British and Irish Lions: South Africa captain Siya Kolisi tests positive for Covid-19

Sun, 07/11/2021 - 11:26
South Africa captain Siya Kolisi tests positive for coronavirus as his side build up to the series against the British and Irish Lions.
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Kenyatta, Ruto and Odinga: The true cost of Kenya's political love triangle

Sun, 07/11/2021 - 01:18
Kenya's president and his deputy had what seemed like a perfect political marriage, until a third partner showed up.
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Ethiopia election: Abiy Ahmed wins with huge majority

Sat, 07/10/2021 - 23:11
Abiy Ahmed won another five-year term with an overwhelming majority, Ethiopia's election board says.
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The schoolkids in Zimbabwe who said they saw 'aliens'

Sat, 07/10/2021 - 01:18
In 1994, 60 children at a Zimbabwe school said they'd seen a "UFO" - a BBC crew was first on the scene.
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DR Congo: Measles vaccines missed because of Covid focus

Sat, 07/10/2021 - 01:13
The WHO warns of potential outbreaks in countries like DR Congo, while the focus is on Covid-19.
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Formula E to race in South Africa and South Korea in 2022 season

Fri, 07/09/2021 - 13:02
Formula E will race in South Africa next season as part of its 16-race calendar.
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Jehan Sadat: Egypt's first lady who transformed women's rights

Fri, 07/09/2021 - 12:54
Jehan Sadat, whose husband was assassinated in a televised event in 1981, has died at the age of 88.
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TB Joshua: Nigerian televangelist to be buried in Lagos

Fri, 07/09/2021 - 12:41
Huge crowds attend the funeral of influential Nigerian preacher TB Joshua in Lagos.
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South Sudan independence anniversary: Five things to know

Fri, 07/09/2021 - 08:08
As the world's youngest nation turns 10, we explore some fascinating facts about its culture.
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Africa's week in pictures: 2-8 July 2021

Fri, 07/09/2021 - 01:34
A selection of the week's best photos from across the continent and beyond
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Jacob Zuma: South Africa's ex-president eligible for parole in months

Thu, 07/08/2021 - 16:46
South Africa's ex-president turned himself in on Wednesday after being sentenced for contempt.
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South Africa's Jacob Zuma: From freedom fighter to president to jail

Thu, 07/08/2021 - 14:55
Jacob Zuma achieves political ignominy as the first former president of South Africa to be jailed.
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Jacob Zuma: Former president hands himself in to South African police

Thu, 07/08/2021 - 00:07
The ex-president was given a 15-month jail term after he failed to attend a corruption inquiry.
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Namibian teens vow to fight Olympics testosterone ban

Wed, 07/07/2021 - 19:59
Christine Mboma and Beatrice Masilingi have been told they can't run in the women's 400m in Tokyo.
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Jacob Zuma: Deadline looms for South African police to arrest former president

Wed, 07/07/2021 - 13:55
South Africa's police have until Wednesday to arrest ex-president Jacob Zuma after a court order.
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Ever Given: Ship that blocked Suez Canal sets sail after deal signed

Wed, 07/07/2021 - 13:29
The megaship Ever Given is finally leaving the Suez Canal after a deal is struck with Egypt.
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Taribo West slams Nigeria FA president's 'mushroom club' comments

Wed, 07/07/2021 - 13:17
Former international Taribo West is upset with Nigeria FA president Amaju Pinnick's threats to stop local players moving to 'smaller clubs' overseas.
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Angola's landmines: How drones, lasers and thermal technology can help

Wed, 07/07/2021 - 11:26
Drones, lasers and thermal technology are being used to locate hidden landmines. Thousands are still scattered across the country - a legacy from its civil war.
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African records for South Africa's Akani Simbine and Burkina Faso's Fabrice Hugues Zango

Wed, 07/07/2021 - 10:48
South Africa's Akani Simbine breaks the African 100m record as Burkina Faso's Fabrice Hugues Zango sets a new continental mark for the triple jump.
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