South Africa's Madlanga Commission hears about Brazilian butt lift bribe denials and alleged drug heists.
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Same-sex acts are punishable by jail terms under Ghana's new bill targeting those identifying as gay, lesbian or transgender.
Abula, a Nigerian sport inspired by the Yoruba concept of a balanced meal, aims to grow from a local pastime into an internationally recognised game.
Sixteen pupils died in the fire that ripped through a dormitory while they were asleep.
A 50-bed isolation unit in Kenya for US citizens was due to open on Friday, a US official said.
Several parents were still waiting for news of their children roughly 12 hours after the fire.
An outbreak of Ebola in DR Congo involves a rare species of the virus and is in an area affected by conflict.
The West African nation was one of the main gateways for the transatlantic slave trade.
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said fighting in DR Congo was hampering efforts to stop spread
It follows recent protests that have led to fears there could be a resurgence in xenophobic violence.