Zuma scores court hat-trick over South Africa election

How the country's former president is thwarting attempts to bar him from contesting the polls.

Rwanda bill to become law after late-night showdown

Parliamentary stand-off ends, opening the way for asylum seekers to be sent to the African country.

Unease as Rwanda gears up for arrival of UK migrants

Rwanda is gearing up to welcome deported asylum seekers once the landmark UK bill is passed.

Deforestation pushes animals to eat virus-laden bat poo

The creatures shed light on how new viruses might spread from animals to humans, researchers say.

Deforestation pushes animals to eat virus-laden bat poo

The creatures shed light on how new viruses might spread from animals to humans, researchers say.

South Africa’s ANC loses Zuma party name battle

The uMkhonto we Sizwe (MK) party takes its name and logo from the now-disbanded ANC armed wing.

Parliament passes Rwanda bill after months of wrangling

After a late-night parliamentary sitting, the plan to send some asylum seekers to the East African country is set to become law.

South Africa’s ANC loses Zuma party name battle

The uMkhonto we Sizwe (MK) party takes its name and logo from the now-disbanded ANC armed wing.

Rwanda bill wrangling goes on after PM pledge on flights

The wrangling between the Commons and the Lords continues, as MPs and peers vote on the Rwanda bill.

Africa Live: Nigeria army vows revenge after soldiers killed in ambush

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