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Zimbabwe lawmaker and poet dies after his car hits an elephant
Desire Moyo died a day before his 46th birthday - the four other MPs in the car have been taken to hospital.
Nigeria names ‘apolitical’ law professor as new electoral chief
The Nigeria's electoral agency is under increased scrutiny, with growing calls for greater transparency.
Catholic altar wine replaced after becoming a favourite in Kenyan bars
The previous brand was said to have lost its sanctity due to its widespread use outside the church.
Deity dolls and people power: Africa’s top shots
A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond.
Deity dolls and people power: Africa’s top shots
A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond.
Deity dolls and people power: Africa’s top shots
A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond.
De Klerk smacks Proteas to stunning win over India
Nadine de Klerk hits a blistering unbeaten 84 from 54 balls as South Africa produce a stunning comeback to beat India at the Women's World Cup.
South African farm worker describes how women fed to pigs to ‘dispose of evidence’
Adrian De Wet tells the South African court that "when pigs are hungry enough, they'll eat anything".
‘Business is at a standstill’ – Mali jihadists’ fuel blockade hits the capital
More than 300 petrol tankers make it to Bamako under military escort a week after pumps run dry.
‘Business is at a standstill’ – Mali jihadists’ fuel blockade hits the capital
More than 300 petrol tankers make it to Bamako under military escort a week after pumps run dry.