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Mass arrests in global crackdown on West African cyber-crime networks
The operation included the arrest of 39 people in South Africa for romance and investment scams.
Nigeria’s president orders manhunt after kidnappers upload victim video
The footage shows dozens of men, women and children sitting in a forest.
Ethiopia submits official bid to host Afcon 2028
Ethiopia submits a bid to host the 2028 Africa Cup of Nations despite lacking enough stadiums to host a 24-team tournament.
Tanzania’s vice-president announces resignation in unprecedented move
Emmanuel Nchimbi is the first vice-president to quit since independence six decades ago.
Trump envoy calls for Sudan-wide arms embargo as drone attacks escalate
A wider arms embargo would require a UN Security Council vote - and Russia and China oppose the move.
What is Ebola and why is stopping the latest outbreak so difficult?
DR Congo's Ebola outbreak involves a rare species of the virus and is in an area affected by conflict.
Sunderland sign Ahoka from Royal Antwerp
Sunderland confirm the signing of midfielder Jules Ahoka for a 10m euros (£8.6m) fee.
Prince Harry steps down from African wildlife charity board
Last year the organisation African Parks admitted human rights abuses were committed by its rangers in Congo-Brazzaville.
‘101-year-old great-grandmother’ arrested for selling cannabis in Nigeria
Esther Ogunmabo is accused of selling "retail sachets" of a strain of cannabis known as skunk.
Boks drop Feinberg-Mngomezulu to bench for All Blacks rematch
Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu pays for an indifferent showing in South Africa's series opener against New Zealand, as the fly-half drops to the Springbok bench.