Tidjane Thiam is challenging a court decision removing him from the electoral roll ahead of October's poll.
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Joshlin Smith's disappearance last year sent shockwaves across South Africa. She is yet to be found.
The bodyguard of opposition leader Bobi Wine went missing five days ago, leading to fears for his safety.
A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond.
A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond.
A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond.
BBC Verify tracks a man accused of selling places on a migrant boat which left dozens dead after getting lost at sea.
BBC Verify tracks a man accused of selling places on a migrant boat which left dozens dead after getting lost at sea.
BBC Verify tracks a man accused of selling places on a migrant boat which left dozens dead after getting lost at sea.
The attack on a Catholic priest comes amid rising political tensions ahead of October's elections.