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Mali junta chief fires prime minister in row over return to civilian rule

The prime minister had criticised the junta's lack of clarity in the transition to democratic rule.

Kenya’s president cancels major deals with Adani Group

The Adani Group had agreed to take over the running of Kenya's main airport, prompting an outcry.

Montjane grateful for support after mother’s death

South Africa's Kgothatso Montjane says the backing she received following the death of her mother in July was crucial in her return to elite wheelchair tennis.

Montjane grateful for support after mother’s death

South Africa's Kgothatso Montjane says the backing she received following the death of her mother in July was crucial in her return to elite wheelchair tennis.

Fugitive Zambian MP arrested in Zimbabwe – minister

He is said to have escaped through a hospital a window in August.

Leicester winger Fatawu out for rest of the season

Leicester City manager Steve Cooper says winger Abdul Fatawu will miss the rest of the season after suffering a "serious" knee injury playing for Ghana.

Inside South Africa’s ‘ruthless’ gang-controlled gold mines

Illegal miners live dangerously, but make roaring profits selling gold on the black-market.

Inside South Africa’s ‘ruthless’ gang-controlled gold mines

Illegal miners live dangerously, but make roaring profits selling gold on the black-market.

Inside South Africa’s ‘ruthless’ gang-controlled gold mines

Illegal miners live dangerously, but make roaring profits selling gold on the black-market.

Mali junta chief fires prime minister in row over return to civilian rule

The prime minister had criticised the junta's lack of clarity in the transition to democratic rule.