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Devastating Zambia toxic spill seen as test of whether African nations will stand up to China

Chinese companies provide jobs and much needed revenue in Zambia, where the disaster took place.

Devastating toxic spill seen as test of whether African countries will stand up to China

Chinese companies provide jobs and much needed revenue in Zambia, where the disaster took place.

Onana left out of Cameroon Afcon squad & coach sacked

Andre Onana is one of several high-profile players left out of Cameroon's Africa Cup of Nations squad, as federation president Samuel Eto'o sacks the manager just weeks before the tournament.

Onana left out of Cameroon Afcon squad & coach sacked

Andre Onana is one of several high-profile players left out of Cameroon's Africa Cup of Nations squad, as federation president Samuel Eto'o sacks the manager just weeks before the tournament.

South African radio presenter among five charged over Russia recruitment plot

The group has been charged under a law which prohibits people from joining foreign armies.

Shock in Cameroon as 74-year-old opposition firebrand dies in detention

Anicet Ekane's lawyer says the family was given little explanation - "his wife was just presented the corpse".

Shock in Cameroon as 74-year-old opposition firebrand dies in detention

Anicet Ekane's lawyer says the family was given little explanation - "his wife was just presented the corpse".

Shock in Cameroon as 74-year-old opposition firebrand dies in detention

Anicet Ekane's lawyer says the family was given little explanation - "his wife was just presented the corpse".

Shock in Cameroon as 74-year-old opposition firebrand dies in detention

Anicet Ekane's lawyer says the family was given little explanation - "his wife was just presented the corpse".

History-maker Girmay signs for Iniesta’s new team

History-making African cyclist Biniam Girmay signs for NSN Cycling - the new team co-owned by World Cup winner Andres Iniesta.