World Bank U-turn ends loan ban to Uganda over gay rights

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The bank had ended all lending to Uganda two years ago because of a harsh, new anti-LGBTQ law.

Chad halts US visas in revenge for Trump travel ban

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Chad will stop giving visas to US nationals in retaliation for the latest US measures, its president says.

Burundi’s ruling party seeks to tighten grip on power

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Voters are heading to the polls following a campaign period marked by reports of political repression.

Tanzania announces shutdown of X because of pornography

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The content is contrary to the nation's "laws, culture, customs, and traditions", the information minister says.

DR Congo bans reporting on ex-President Kabila

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Outlets who breach the ban could face suspension, the media regulator warns.

Kenyan author prosecuted for writing a book about president’s daughter

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One critic says the "state machinery" has been used "in defence of fragile egos".

South African politician sacked over visit to fugitive pastor

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South Africa is trying to extradite pastor Shepherd Bushiri from Malawi on fraud charges, which he denies.

On the hunt for Tiger, the fugitive linked to illegal South African gold mine where 78 died

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The BBC tracks down people close to the alleged crime kingpin who escaped custody while awaiting trial.

South Africa’s hunt for ‘Tiger’ – alleged illegal mining kingpin

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The BBC speaks to the mother and brother of a man wanted in connection with illicit gold mining.

South Africa’s hunt for ‘Tiger’ – alleged illegal mining kingpin

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The BBC speaks to the mother and brother of a man wanted in connection with illicit gold mining.