South Africa: Two dead in new bout of mob violence

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Violence erupted after a rally on Sunday called to ease tensions over recent xenophobic attacks.

Robert Mugabe died a ‘very bitter’ man, nephew says

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The long-time Zimbabwean leader was "bitter" about being ousted in 2017, a relative tells the BBC.

Robert Mugabe died a ‘very bitter’ man, nephew says

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The long-time Zimbabwean leader was "bitter" about being ousted in 2017, a relative tells the BBC.

Gaborone United coach Madinda Ndlovu ‘stable’ after collapsing in training

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Former Zimbabwe coach, Madinda Ndlovu, is in a 'stable condition' in hospital after collapsing during a training session at his club Gaborone United in Botswana.

Dino Maamria: Stevenage sack Tunisian; Mark Sampson takes temporary charge

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Stevenage sack manager Dino Maamria and put former England Women's coach Mark Sampson in caretaker charge.

Defeat malaria in a generation – here’s how

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The world could be free of malaria by 2050, says a major report that sets out the road to eradication.

Letter from Africa: ‘I gave up on catching the train in Ethiopia’

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Ethiopia is hugely proud of its new Chinese-built railway - but it is surprisingly difficult to buy a ticket.

2022 World Cup: Liberia through after dramatic penalty save from teenage keeper

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18-year-old goalkeeper Ashley Williams is Liberia's hero after he saves a stoppage-time penalty in Sierra Leone to help his country advance in World Cup qualifying.

2022 World Cup: Tanzania and Ethiopia advance to group phase of qualifiers

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Tanzania beat Burundi on penalties to reach the group phase of 2022 World Cup qualifying as Ethiopia advance with an away-goals win over Lesotho.

South African crowds walk out of anti-xenophobia speech

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An attempt to quell this week's anti-foreigner violence is met with heckles followed by a mass walkout.