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South Africa opposition in turmoil as Malema’s deputy jumps ship

South Africa's radical opposition politician Julius Malema suffers a big blow as his deputy ditches him.

‘My throat was so painful I couldn’t sleep’ – on the mpox frontline

Cases are rising in Burundi as the virus moves from neighbouring Democratic Republic of Congo.

‘Mpox made my throat so painful I couldn’t sleep’

Cases are rising in Burundi as the virus moves from neighbouring Democratic Republic of Congo.

‘Mpox made my throat so painful I couldn’t sleep’

Cases are rising in Burundi as the virus moves from neighbouring Democratic Republic of Congo.

Ex-Boeing staff claims electrical faults ‘concealed’

A campaign group has accused Boeing of concealing information about electrical problems on a plane.

Watch: Moment Botswana’s president feels weight of giant diamond

Botswana's president, Mokgweetsi Masisi, couldn't hide his surprise as he held the world's second largest diamond.

Watch: Moment Botswana’s president feels weight of giant diamond

Botswana's president, Mokgweetsi Masisi, couldn't hide his surprise as he held the world's second largest diamond.

Ex-minister dies in Eritrean jail after six years without charge

Berhane Abrehe was Eritrea's longest serving finance minister before falling out with the president.

Bolt acts to halt Nigeria-South Africa ‘taxi-war’

People were booking and then cancelling rides in the other country as a prank.

The Paralympic table tennis love story

The love story of Nigeria's Kayode and Christiana Alabi began during a national camp and the 2024 Paralympics is set to be their next big stage.