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‘Biggest thing since independence’ – Cape Verde celebrates World Cup spot /in /by

Cape Verdeans took to the streets to celebrate qualifying for the World Cup, with many hailing it the best day since gaining independence in 1975.

‘Biggest thing since independence’ – Cape Verde celebrates World Cup spot /in /by

Cape Verdeans took to the streets to celebrate qualifying for the World Cup, with many hailing it the best day since gaining independence in 1975.

‘Biggest thing since independence’ – Cape Verde celebrates World Cup spot /in /by

Cape Verdeans took to the streets to celebrate qualifying for the World Cup, with many hailing it the best day since gaining independence in 1975.

Kenyan officer killed in bow-and-arrow attack at gate of president’s residence /in /by

The attack raises questions about security at one of Kenya's most heavily guarded places.

Madagascar president hiding in ‘safe place’ as he warns of coup attempt /in /by

Andry Rajoelina is said to have fled the country by French military jet but his whereabouts are unknown.

South Africa survive scare to beat Bangladesh /in /by

Nadine de Klerk gets South Africa over the line again as beat Bangladesh by three wickets at the Women's World Cup.

Teaching halted as Nigerian lecturers go on strike /in /by

Lecturers at public universities in Nigeria begin a two-week strike over pay and funding.

Cameroon awaits presidential election result /in /by

No official results have been confirmed but, flouting the law, one candidate has claimed victory.

Forty-two killed as bus crashes on South Africa mountain pass /in /by

The dead were nationals of Zimbabwe and Malawi returning home, officials say.

Boy, 11, shoots farm worker dead in tragic South Africa accident, police say /in /by

The boy’s father has been arrested on charges of negligent handling of a firearm and the two are due in court.