Stuart Baxter named South Africa coach for second time

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Stuart Baxter is named as South Africa coach for a second time as he replaces Ephraim 'Shakes' Mashaba, who was sacked last year.

South Africa’s Police Minister Mbalula on ANC divisions

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South Africa’s Police Minister Fikile Mbalula tells Hardtalk that criticism of President Zuma is limited in the ANC.

The women trying to keep Somalia safe

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Being a police officer in Mogadishu is one of the most dangerous beats in the world, and it is even harder for women.

Robert Mugabe: Zimbabwe second-most developed country in Africa

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Zimbabwe is the second-most developed country in Africa, its president says, despite a cash crunch.

French election: ‘Unworthy’ debate was still great viewing

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Our Paris correspondent evaluates the heated final debate in France's presidential race.

Mercy mission

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Five years ago a midwife in Kenya delivered a child with male and female sexual organs. The father told her to kill it, but instead she hid it and raised it as her own.

Talks between rival Libya factions ‘make some progress’

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The two sides are unable however to release a joint statement outlining a comprehensive settlement.

Traore brace puts Ajax on course for final

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Ajax take control of their Europa League semi-final as they prove too strong for Lyon at the Amsterdam Arena.

Somalia attack: Minister Abas Abdullahi Sheikh killed in Mogadishu

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A government minister has been shot dead after being mistaken for a militant Islamist, officials say.

Kenya election: 62 charged for electoral offences

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Political parties have been holding primaries to choose candidates for the 8 August general elections.