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First malaria treatment for babies approved for use

Until now, there had only been drugs for older children which carried an overdose risk for the young.

Traore strike edges Mali past Tanzania at Wafcon

A goal in first-half injury time from Saratou Traore is enough to see Mali edge a tight Group C encounter against Tanzania at the Women's Africa Cup of Nations.

South Africa start Wafcon defence with win over Ghana

South Africa begin the defence of their Women's Africa Cup of Nations title with a 2-0 win over Ghana in Morocco.

Family ‘in shock’ after Zimbabwe scientist killed in UK

The 39-year-old was fatally injured in a street in the Lochee area of the city on Saturday afternoon

NFF ‘needs to do better’ for Super Falcons – Oparanozie

Nigeria's football federation has "not done enough" to ensure its women's team remain ahead of their competition in Africa, claims Desire Oparanozie.

NFF ‘needs to do better’ for Super Falcons – Oparanozie

Nigeria's football federation has "not done enough" to ensure its women's team remain ahead of their competition in Africa, claims Desire Oparanozie.

South Africa’s police minister accused of links to criminal gangs

President Cyril Ramaphosa says the explosive claims are "receiving the highest priority attention"

‘Legend’ Lara should keep Test record – Mulder

South Africa’s Wiaan Mulder declares on 367 not out, passing up the opportunity to break Brian Lara’s record for the highest individual score in a Test innings.

At least 11 dead in Kenya protests as central Nairobi sealed off

These are the latest in a wave of anti-government protests over the past year.

Murder inquiry after death of Zimbabwe scientist in UK

Dr Fortune Gomo, who was originally from Zimbabwe, was pronounced dead at the scene on the city's South Road.