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South African police chief suspended over $20m health contract
Cyril Ramaphosa said the suspension was because of the critical role Fannie Masemola plays in fighting crime.
More than 500 people killed in Tanzania election violence, inquiry finds
Opposition parties accused security forces but the official report does not say who was responsible.
He wasn’t guilty but delays left this man jailed for five years without trial
At 17, Rasheed Wasiu was detained as security forces cracked down on protests against police brutality.
South African court orders Zambia to return former president’s body
Zambia authorities and Edgar Lungu's family are in a dispute over where the former leader's remains should be buried.
Pope Leo criticises Equatorial Guinea prisons as he winds up Africa tour
The Pope gives a frank and passionate speech, the likes of which have characterised his tour of Africa.
‘I cried so hard’ – the Kenyan WNBA star who beat US visa heartbreak
Madina Okot only started playing basketball six years ago, but the Kenyan's rapid rise has seen her set a WNBA milestone at the age of 21.
‘I cried so hard’ – the Kenyan WNBA star who beat US visa heartbreak
Madina Okot only started playing basketball six years ago, but the Kenyan's rapid rise has seen her set a WNBA milestone at the age of 21.
Taiwan president cancels Eswatini trip after African countries close airspace
Taiwan has accused Beijing of putting pressure on African countries to close their airspace.
Phone tracking shows how Colombian mercenaries backed Sudan’s RSF – report
The Conflict Insights Group (CIG) says its research also shows the extent of UAE involvement.
Guinea Bissau’s Djabi seriously injured in stabbing
Midtjylland midfielder Alamara Djabi is in a stable condition having been seriously injured in a stabbing in Denmark, his club says.