Mali Radisson Blu attack: Two Islamists sentenced to death

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Two Islamists are convicted of carrying out two attacks targeting foreigners, in which 25 people died.

US tries to block Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala as first African WTO head

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The World Trade Organization's nominations team says member countries should back Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala.

Caf: Ahmad facing Fifa ban after ‘breaching code of ethics’

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Confederation of African Football president Ahmad has been found to have breached Fifa's codes of ethics, BBC Sport Africa understands.

Covid-19 threatens African Champions League semi-final

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Fourteen Raja Casablanca players have tested positive for Coronavirus ahead of their second leg semi-final clash with Egyptian giants Zamalek.

Booker Prize: Zimbabwean author Tsitsi Dangarembga on her book, This Mournable Body

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Zimbabwean author Tsitsi Dangarembga's This Mournable Body is on the Booker Prize 2020 shortlist.

South Africa Rugby investigating after player dies at illegal tournament

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South Africa Rugby is investigating after a player died at a tournament - despite the amateur game still being suspended in the country because of the coronavirus pandemic.

Coronavirus: South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa self-quarantines

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A guest at a dinner the president attended later tested positive for coronavirus.

Comic Relief will stop sending celebrities to Africa

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The charity will also stop using images of starving people or ill children in its fundraising show.

Tanzania elections: Tundu Lissu alleges ‘shameless’ fraud

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The electoral commission says the claims of ballot tampering are unfounded.

Seychelles elections: How a priest rose to become president

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Wavel Ramkalawan brings his party in from 43 years in opposition to lead the island nation.