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Tanzania news sites banned over animation deemed critical of president
The viral animation referred to a recent wave of abductions and killings of opposition activists.
South Sudan’s president sacks his powerful spy chief
Gen Akol Koor Kuc has been moved to become governor of Warrup State, where insecurity is rife.
UK will give sovereignty of Chagos Islands to Mauritius
In a historic move, the UK gives up sovereignty of a strategic group of islands in the Indian Ocean.
South African gospel legend Solly Moholo dies aged 65
The award-winning music icon fell ill while on a music tour in Botswana last month, his management says.
How a mega dam has caused a mega power crisis for Zambia
A drought has caused an electricity crisis as Zambia heavily relies on the hydro-powered Kariba Dam.
How a mega dam has caused a mega power crisis for Zambia
A drought has caused an electricity crisis as Zambia heavily relies on the hydro-powered Kariba Dam.
How a mega dam has caused a mega power crisis for Zambia
A drought has caused an electricity crisis as Zambia heavily relies on the hydro-powered Kariba Dam.
Inside a hospital on the front line of Sudan’s hunger crisis
One of the worst famines in decades could be underway in Sudan, aid workers warn.
Inside a hospital on the front line of Sudan’s hunger crisis
One of the worst famines in decades could be underway in Sudan, aid workers warn.
Dozens feared dead in Nigeria after boat capsizes
Most of the passengers were women and children on their way to celebrate the Muslim festival of Mawlid.