Rubber bullets fired amid south Africa looting

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Violence continues following the jailing of former president Jacob Zuma last week.

South Africa Zuma riots: Deadly unrest rages across country

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At least 72 people die in days of rioting sparked by the jailing of ex-president Jacob Zuma.

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.