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Madagascar president hiding in ‘safe place’ as he warns of coup attempt
Andry Rajoelina is said to have fled the country by French military jet but his whereabouts are unknown.
South Africa survive scare to beat Bangladesh
Nadine de Klerk gets South Africa over the line again as beat Bangladesh by three wickets at the Women's World Cup.
Teaching halted as Nigerian lecturers go on strike
Lecturers at public universities in Nigeria begin a two-week strike over pay and funding.
Cameroon awaits presidential election result
No official results have been confirmed but, flouting the law, one candidate has claimed victory.
Forty-two killed as bus crashes on South Africa mountain pass
The dead were nationals of Zimbabwe and Malawi returning home, officials say.
Boy, 11, shoots farm worker dead in tragic South Africa accident, police say
The boy’s father has been arrested on charges of negligent handling of a firearm and the two are due in court.
Shamans openly using psychedelic drugs for treatment in South Africa
Business for unregulated healers appears to be thriving in Cape Town, but there are dangers.
Shamans openly using psychedelic drugs for treatment in South Africa
Business for unregulated healers appears to be thriving in Cape Town, but there are dangers.
Shamans openly using psychedelic drugs for treatment in South Africa
Business for unregulated healers appears to be thriving in Cape Town, but there are dangers.
Mali imposes $10,000 visa bond on US visitors in tit-for-tat move
The West African state says it has introduced an "identical visa programme" for US travellers.