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Best goalkeeper award nomination ‘surreal’ – Williams

South Africa captain Ronwen Williams hopes his nomination for global football's Yashin Trophy will provide motivation to his compatriots.

Best goalkeeper award nomination ‘surreal’ – Williams

South Africa captain Ronwen Williams hopes his nomination for global football's Yashin Trophy will provide motivation to his compatriots.

Hundreds of ‘seriously ill’ prisoners freed in DR Congo

The government aims to decongest Makala Prison where many died during a recent attempted jailbreak.

Russia in satellite deal with West African military governments

They are for TV and radio, border security and responding to natural disasters, a minister says.

Boat with 30 decomposing bodies found off Senegal coast

There has been a surge of deaths as more migrants try to reach the Canary Islands across the Atlantic Ocean.

Missing American hiker found dead in South Africa

South African authorities say they are investigating the death of the 20-year-old American student.

Boat with 30 decomposing bodies found off Senegal coast

There has been a surge of deaths as more migrants try to reach the Canary Islands across the Atlantic Ocean.

Egyptian ship delivers weapons to Somalia

The second shipment in a month arrives, as tensions increase between the two countries and Ethiopia.

Nigeria’s ruling party wins first test since Tinubu elected

The election was seen as a test of the APC’s popularity given Nigeria’s economic troubles.

Tanzania opposition leaders detained amid crackdown

Chadema was planning to protest over alleged recent killings and abductions of opposition officials.