Critics see the announced deal as an affront to South Africa's long relationship with Russia.
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The lawyer for opposition figure Patricia Kaliati says that the ex-minister maintains her innocence.
No suspects have been named but the president has ordered a counter-mission to root out the culprits.
No suspects have been named but the president has ordered a counter-mission to root out the culprits.
Zambian football is in mourning after seven players from Chavuma Town Council FC were killed in a bus crash.
Zambian football is in mourning after seven players from Chavuma Town Council FC were killed in a bus crash.
BBC Africa Eye investigates the "silent exodus" from France of those fed up with racism and discrimination.
BBC Africa Eye investigates the "silent exodus" from France of those fed up with racism and discrimination.
Boniface Mwangi had been held at a police station after being taken from his home, his wife says.
Paramilitary fighters are accused of committing "atrocious crimes" in Gezira state.