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‘Improving every day’ – Mbeumo on his best season
Bryan Mbeumo's stellar Premier League season with Brentford has seen him linked with a move to Manchester United. But what is the secret of his success?
Stadium security in Kenya a concern as CHAN looms
Robust safety measures are required before the Confederation of African Football gives the green light to Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda to host CHAN.
Former Zambian President Lungu dies aged 68
He had "been receiving specialized treatment in South Africa", his party says.
World Bank U-turn ends loan ban to Uganda over gay rights
The bank had ended all lending to Uganda two years ago because of a harsh, new anti-LGBTQ law.
Chad halts US visas in revenge for Trump travel ban
Chad will stop giving visas to US nationals in retaliation for the latest US measures, its president says.
Burundi’s ruling party seeks to tighten grip on power
Voters are heading to the polls following a campaign period marked by reports of political repression.
Tanzania announces shutdown of X because of pornography
The content is contrary to the nation's "laws, culture, customs, and traditions", the information minister says.
DR Congo bans reporting on ex-President Kabila
Outlets who breach the ban could face suspension, the media regulator warns.
Kenyan author prosecuted for writing a book about president’s daughter
One critic says the "state machinery" has been used "in defence of fragile egos".
South African politician sacked over visit to fugitive pastor
South Africa is trying to extradite pastor Shepherd Bushiri from Malawi on fraud charges, which he denies.