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‘My son is a drug addict, please help’ – the actor breaking a Zambian taboo

Owas Mwape posted on Facebook about his son's drug addiction - and then met up with him for a BBC interview.

‘My son is a drug addict, please help’ – the actor breaking a Zambian taboo

Owas Mwape posted on Facebook about his son's drug addiction - and then met up with him for a BBC interview.

Has Morocco’s Igamane announced himself as Rangers’ main man?

With his two-goal performance against Nice, has Hamza Igamane pushed himself to the front of the queue to start up front for Rangers?

Zimbabwe parliament hit by power cut after budget speech

Zimbabwe has faced daily 12-hour power cuts due to a drought affecting power supply at the Kariba Dam.

Liberia’s notorious rebel-turned-senator Johnson dies

Prince Johnson oversaw the torture and killing of the then-president but was later elected to the senate.

At least 113 people missing after Uganda landslide – police

At least 13 bodies have been found but officials fear the true number of dead is much higher.

UK plays down criticism of Chagos Islands deal

The UK foreign secretary dismisses criticism of the agreement as "politicking" before elections.

Why Russia’s Africa propaganda warrior was sent home

A shadowy operative appears to overstep his mark in the battle for Russian influence in Africa.

Why Russia’s Africa propaganda warrior was sent home

A shadowy operative appears to overstep his mark in the battle for Russian influence in Africa.

Why Russia’s Africa propaganda warrior was sent home

A shadowy operative appears to overstep his mark in the battle for Russian influence in Africa.