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Ugandan designer ‘depressed’ after dreadlocks cut in jail /in /by

Latif Madoi was arrested for possessing military uniforms, which may be linked to opposition leader Bobi Wine.

South Africa survive scare against USA in Super 8s /in /by

South Africa survive a scare before beating USA by 18 runs in the first game of the Super 8s at the T20 World Cup.

Step-son of Malawi’s ex-leader acquitted over migrant deaths /in /by

Tadikira Mafubza was arrested after dozens of suspected Ethiopian migrants were found in mass graves.

Step-son of Malawi’s ex-leader acquitted over migrant deaths /in /by

Tadikira Mafubza was arrested after dozens of suspected Ethiopian migrants were found in mass graves.

Thirteen banned as Uganda breaks football fixing ring /in /by

Uganda's football federation bans 13 people, including 10 referees, after uncovering a match-fixing syndicate with the help of Fifa.

Thirteen banned as Uganda breaks football fixing ring /in /by

Uganda's football federation bans 13 people, including 10 referees, after uncovering a match-fixing syndicate with the help of Fifa.

Fatalities after fire engulfs large ammunition dump in Chad /in /by

People have been killed and injured after an enormous series of explosions destroyed the main military ammunition depot in the country's capital.

South Africa’s Ramaphosa vows ‘new era’ at inauguration /in /by

Cyril Ramaphosa has been forced to share power after failing to secure a majority in last month's election.

Deadly explosions rock Chad after ammunition depot fire /in /by

At least nine people died and at least 46 others were injured in the blasts overnight in N'Djamena.

Hunting the ‘Big Five’ on South Africa’s walls /in /by

Graffiti is raising the profile and brightening up areas of Johannesburg, infamous for its crime.