Tropical Storm Freddy: Malawi hit by national tragedy – President Chakwera

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Tropical Storm Freddy kills more than 200 people as government promises to intensify rescue efforts.

Storm Freddy: Malawi services ‘trying their best’

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Malawi police services are 'trying their best' as more than 200 die as a result of Storm Freddy.

Liberia’s war and peace: Lessons from 30 years’ reporting

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The BBC's Jonathan Paye-Layleh is retiring after covering Liberia for three tumultuous decades.

Bob Junior: Lion who was ‘king’ of the Serengeti killed by rivals

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Three younger lions killed Bob Junior in a battle for dominance, wildlife officials say.

Costa Titch death: South African rapper ‘wanted to hit next level’

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The rapper - who died after collapsing on stage - had plans to take things to "a whole new level".

Dancer whose barefoot video went viral meets Camilla

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Anthony Mmesoma Madu got a ballet scholarship after he was filmed dancing barefoot in Lagos.

Scottish court won’t understand Kenyan culture – tea firm

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James Finlay Kenya Ltd is being sued in Scotland by 2,000 Kenyan farm workers over working conditions.

South Africa’s long wait for justice over apartheid crimes

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Lukhanyo Calata remains determined to prosecute the security agents who killed his father 38 years ago.

Under-20 Afcon final: Gambia coach insists ‘our time will come’ after defeat to Senegal

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Senegal claim another continental title but Scorpions coach Abdoulie Bojang insists his team will eventually win a Cup of Nations.

Storm Freddy: Malawi declares state of disaster as more than 200 killed

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Dozens of children are among the dead as rescue workers use shovels to find people buried in mud.