Ghana’s Kojo Marfo: Sell-out show for butcher-turned-painter

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He's got rock star fans and two sold-out shows to his name, but Kojo Marfo prefers life's simple joys.

Why people in Eswatini are calling for change

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Dozens of people have died in recent protests calling for reform of Eswatini's absolute monarchy.

South Africa deploys military to tackle Zuma riots

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President Cyril Ramaphosa says such deadly unrest was "rarely seen in the history of our democracy".

Zuma jailed: Arrests as protests spread in South Africa

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Police say criminals are taking advantage of the unrest following the former president's jailing.

British and Irish Lions: South Africa captain Siya Kolisi tests positive for Covid-19

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South Africa captain Siya Kolisi tests positive for coronavirus as his side build up to the series against the British and Irish Lions.

Kenyatta, Ruto and Odinga: The true cost of Kenya’s political love triangle

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Kenya's president and his deputy had what seemed like a perfect political marriage, until a third partner showed up.

Ethiopia election: Abiy Ahmed wins with huge majority

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Abiy Ahmed won another five-year term with an overwhelming majority, Ethiopia's election board says.

The schoolkids in Zimbabwe who said they saw ‘aliens’

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In 1994, 60 children at a Zimbabwe school said they'd seen a "UFO" - a BBC crew was first on the scene.

DR Congo: Measles vaccines missed because of Covid focus

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The WHO warns of potential outbreaks in countries like DR Congo, while the focus is on Covid-19.

Formula E to race in South Africa and South Korea in 2022 season

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Formula E will race in South Africa next season as part of its 16-race calendar.