Henri Van Breda denies South Africa axe murders

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The son of a wealthy family says a laughing axe-wielding intruder killed his parents and brother.

Manchester City: No referee would be better for Manchester derby, says Yaya Toure

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Man City midfielder Yaya Toure criticises the officiating in Sunday's FA Cup defeat and would prefer "no referee" in the Manchester derby.

Somalia drought fuelling piracy – US Africa command head

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Piracy has resumed off the Somali coast in recent months after a five-year lull.

First malaria vaccine to be trialled

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It should prevent four in 10 cases of the disease.

Ex-child soldier wins environment prize

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An ex-child soldier who has spent years risking his life to fight illegal mining and wildlife poaching in the Democratic Republic of Congo has been given a prestigious award that honours 'environmental defenders' around the world.

Voodoo rebels

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Mass graves, child soldiers and police decapitations are all features of a little known Congolese conflict, as the BBC's Catherine Byaruhanga reports.

Ghana’s Majeed Waris targets French Ligue 1 survival with Lorient

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Ghana striker Abdul Majeed Waris puts French club Lorient's Ligue 1 survival above personal glory after his ninth goal of the season helped the club claim a 5-1 win over Metz.

Italy migrant crisis: Charities ‘colluding’ with smugglers

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An Italian prosecutor tells a newspaper there is evidence of direct contact between the two.

Senegal’s Balde Diao scores five-minute hat-trick

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Lazio become the first side to score five goals in the opening 26 minutes of a Serie A match since 1938 as they thrash Palermo.

DR Congo’s Cedric Bakambu nets controversial winner for Villarreal

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Cedric Bakambu helps Villarreal to move to within eight points of the Spanish top four with a controversial stoppage-time winner.