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Niger pulls out of International Criminal Court after calling it neo-colonialist
Niger, along with Mali and Burkina Faso, had called the ICC an "instrument of neo-colonialist repression".
US cut to South Africa’s HIV response could cost lives, UNAids chief warns
"Please do not take money away because you are taking lives away," Winnie Byanyima said.
From non-league to the World Cup – the Semenyo story
Winger Antoine Semenyo's football journey began in the English lower leagues. BBC Sport charts his rise from Bath City to the World Cup, with Ghana poised to face England.
Zambia ex-president’s family wins latest legal battle over what should happen to his body
Edgar Lungu's family and the Zambian government remained in dispute 12 months after he died.
South Sudan sets December date for long-delayed first-ever election
Plans could yet be scuppered again over logistical issues and continued tensions and violence.
South Sudan sets December date for long-delayed first-ever election
Plans could yet be scuppered again over logistical issues and continued tensions and violence.
Former Kenyan justice minister blocked from entering Uganda, lawyers’ body says
Martha Karua is a lawyer representing detained Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye who is on trial for treason.
Kenya minister halts construction of US-backed Ebola quarantine centre
Aden Duale defied a High Court order to stop building work on a controversial US-funded facility.
Kenya minister found in contempt of court over US-backed Ebola centre
Aden Duale defied a High Court order to stop building work on a controversial US-funded facility.
Twins marry twins in joyous Nigerian joint wedding
Brothers Taiwo and Kehinde Oguntoye speak to the BBC after getting hitched to twin sisters.