Somalia suicide bomber kills police at Mogadishu academy

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At least 18 officers are killed by a bomber wearing a police uniform during a parade in Mogadishu.

‘The blood is speaking’

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The BBC's Africa editor Fergal Keane travels to a land littered with tears and mass graves.

Tottenham 2-0 Brighton: Serge Aurier goal was a cross – Chris Hughton

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Brighton manager Chris Hughton believes Serge Aurie's goal was a cross and a poor one to concede as the Seagulls lose 2-0 away at Tottenham.

Militiamen jailed in DR Congo’s Kavumu for raping 40 children

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Campaigners say the life sentences are a sign that impunity for sexual violence is ending.

‘They sold me three times’

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Accounts of slavery, torture and killings emerge from Nigerian migrants flown back from Libya.

Lebo Diseko: Who will succeed Jacob Zuma?

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The strengths and weaknesses of the top two candidates battling to lead South Africa's ruling party.

Jacob Zuma, South Africa’s president, suffers double court blow

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The president loses two cases, and is forced to set up a corruption inquiry and pay legal fees.

2018 African Confederation Cup draw held

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The draw for Africa's second tier club competition the Confederation Cup is held with 2017 runners-up SuperSport United given a bye.

Mohamed Salah texted me over goal-scoring worries, says Didier Drogba

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Didier Drogba told Mohamed Salah he just needed time and confidence for the goals to come.

Nigerian woman arrested for selling her twins in Katsina

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The woman was arrested after allegedly attempting to sell her one-month old girls for $980; £730.