SA beat Nigeria, as Ivory Coast and Zambia also lose

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Nigeria suffer defeat to South Africa, Ivory Coast are beaten by Guinea and Zambia lose to Mozambique as qualifying for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations continues.

President Mugabe sacks Zimbabwe’s chief prosecutor Johannes Tomana

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The official had dropped charges against two soldiers accused of plotting against a Mugabe property.

Africa Cup of Nations: Madagascar and Libya open qualifiers with wins

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Libya and Madagascar open the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign with victories as Libya beat Seychelles 5-1 and Madagascar win 3-1 in Sudan.

Mozambique silversmiths face modern competition

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In Mozambique, Ibo island has been home to generations of silversmiths who hand-forge their wares, but now this trade is at risk.

Morocco protests: Four things you need to know

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How have the protests in Morocco managed to sustain momentum for months?

Can Kenya’s tea industry survive?

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The country’s largest producer of black tea has seen production fall by over a third this year because of drought.

DR Congo’s Kasai unrest must be investigated – UN

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More than 40 mass graves have been found, police officers beheaded and UN investigators killed.

How can Africa’s electricity problem be solved?

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Half a billion people in Africa currently live without electricity.

Africa Cup of Nations: Group stage for Cameroon 2019 begins

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A total of 47 countries begin the group stages of their qualifying campaigns to join hosts Cameroon at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations finals.

Models and waves

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A selection of the best photos from across Africa this week.