Who will be Ethiopia’s next prime minister?

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After Hailemariam Desalegn's shock resignation last month, we profile seven people who could be Ethiopia's next prime minister.

Botswana’s Ian Khama: Trump encouraging elephant poaching

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Overturning a ban on importing hunting trophies threatens elephants, says Ian Khama.

Jacob Zuma: Former South African president faces corruption trial

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South Africa's former president faces 16 corruption charges linked to a 1999 arms deal.

Vanilla pod farmer: ‘Timing is everything’

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Known for it's sugarcane, Mauritius has also starting farming the more challenging vanilla crop.

‘Beach grabbing erodes our birth rights,’ say Mauritians

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Activists on the island of Mauritius are rising up against foreign property developers.

South African taxi team offers free rides to struggling elderly

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The young man who announced free rides for struggling pensioners sparked praise within his township.

Emirates air hostess dies after fall from plane in Uganda

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The hospital says the flight attendant died soon after being admitted to the facility.

Mugabe’s bare-knuckled challenge to Mnangagwa’s legitimacy

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The former Zimbabwe leader holds his first press conference since being ousted from power.

Spain riots over Senegalese vendor’s death

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Protesters clash with police after the death of a Senegalese man who they say was chased by officers.

“We’re here to win” – Morocco 2026 World Cup bid CEO

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Hicham El Amrani tells the BBC his country's World Cup bid is "not a stunt" as they prepare to meet Fifa's deadline for handing over its bid book.