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After decades of gold mining, large swathes of Johannesburg's population are thought to be exposed to toxic and radioactive waste.

The Justice Ministry announces says 45 Gaddafi-era militiamen will be executed for 2011 killings.

These two Ghanaians are happy in new surroundings after a perilous journey two years ago nearly cost them their lives.

South Africa is gripped by the mysterious death of an ex-policeman who exposed an alleged paedophile ring in the former regime.

Chelsea's Nigeria winger Victor Moses announces his retirement from international football at the age of 27.

The BBC's Rana Jawad has been to the cemetery in Tunis that Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn attended in 2014.

They were on their way to school in northern Sudan when the boat capsized in a strong current.

Nigeria's World Cup defender Kenneth Omeruo joins Spanish side Leganes on a season-long loan from Chelsea.

Winger Wilfried Zaha signs a new five-year contract with Premier League club Crystal Palace.

The man being held over the suspected terror attack is Salih Khater, originally from Sudan.

Former Cameroon and Arsenal midfielder Alex Song seals a two-year deal with Swiss top-flight club Sion.

Investigations point to a corrupt court syndicate keeping rhino killers beyond the reach of the law.

Lance Corporal Chad Spalding says he doesn't want animals ending up as "just a bunch of pictures in a book".

Many landlords in Nigeria suspect single women of being prostitutes, making it difficult for them to rent.

Benjamin Manirambona says he was doing the exam on behalf of a soldier who is serving in Somalia.

The Egyptian government announces that fans will be allowed back to watch league matches for the first time since 2012 initially in smaller numbers.

The two-year initiative comes after a five-year-old schoolgirl drowned in a pit latrine in March.

Fifa says a high court case in Ghana to liquidate the football association must be withdrawn by 27 August or the nation will be banned from football.

Confederation of African Football vice-president Amaju Pinnick is impressed with Cameroon's preparations to host next year's Africa Cup of Nations.

Former Cameroon captain Samuel Eto'o signs for Qatar Sports Club.