‘It was total chaos’: Voices from the earthquake

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People in Morocco tell of the panic and confusion felt after a powerful earthquake hit late at night.

Chief Mangosuthu Buthelezi: The man who divided South Africa

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The Zulu leader says he did his best to fight apartheid - his critics saw him as a collaborator.

Zulu leader Mangosuthu Buthelezi dies aged 95 in South Africa

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South African President Cyril Ramaphosa pays tribute to him as a "formidable leader".

Piles of rubble left in street after deadly Morocco quake

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The 6.8 magnitude earthquake hit central Morocco, killing at least 296 people, the country's interior ministry says.

The Nigerians learning to speak with British accents

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For some Nigerians, the English language is not perfect unless spoken with a British accent.

Morocco earthquake: More than 2,000 dead as tremors felt in several regions

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A 6.8 magnitude quake south-west of Marrakesh caused "violent" tremors in several regions.

Gabon should have an election in two years, says PM

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Raymond Ndong Sima, newly installed after a military coup, says it will take time to transition.

Rugby World Cup 2023: South Africa’s 1995 captain ‘the luckiest player ever’

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Former South Africa captain Francois Pienaar says he is 'probably the luckiest player ever' given the significance of his team's 1995 Rugby World Cup triumph.

Africa’s week in pictures: 1-7 September

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

Mali: At least 49 civilians reported dead in attack on river boat

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National mourning is declared after jihadist attacks reportedly kill 49 civilians and 15 soldiers.