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Former South Africa prop Tendai Mtawarira says captain Siya Kolisi transcends the sport ahead of the Springboks' Rugby World Cup title defence.

More than 40 people were killed after troops opened fire on protesters in Goma last week.

Hospital worker Fred Leparan attempted to sell a baby boy to an undercover BBC reporter.

Residents say that with Lake Baringo getting bigger they are at greater risk of attack.

African Parks plans a decade-long rewilding project to help preserve a near-threatened subspecies.

African football body Caf looks set for another costly legal process after cancelling its current biggest broadcast deal with Qatari media group beIN.

People with albinism are tackling prejudice, while the diaspora is helping to makes their lives easier.

Fifteen countries have now qualified for the Africa Cup of Nations, but a handful of places can still be claimed.

General Brice Nguema, who toppled long-time leader Ali Bongo, officially becomes Gabon's interim leader.

Officials say the group ignored alerts after straying from Moroccan waters, but a survivor disputes this.

A national inquiry rejects US claims a Russian cargo ship was uploaded with South African weapons.

The removal of a fuel subsidy has pushed the cost of transport out of the reach of many Nigerians.

Hundreds have died and millions have been forced from their homes since fighting began in April.

PM Benjamin Netanyahu wants the immediate deportation of Eritreans who took part in Tel Aviv riots.

Former Zimbabwe captain and coach Heath Streak, who had been suffering from colon cancer, dies at the age of 49.

Criminal gangs 'hijack' buildings in South Africa, and then they burn down. And no-one seems able to stop them.

Dozens of people are reported injured in Tel Aviv as demonstrations turn violent.

A source close to the deposed president says those celebrating the coup should not expect much change.

Mohamed Kissi accuses the Algerian coastguard of killing his brother and a friend.

Gabon's main opposition accuses the military of showing no sign they plan to hand power back to civilian rule.