Winnie Madikizela-Mandela on Kathrada: ‘Same pain as Mandela’

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Nelson Mandela's ex-wife has paid tribute to the South African anti-apartheid activist, Ahmed Kathrada, who has died aged 87.

DR Congo protests turn violent after power-sharing talks collapse

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Violence erupts after negotiations aimed at ending President Kabila's 17 years in power break down.

Kathrada: Colleagues didn’t live to see democracy

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Ahmed Kathrada, one of the big names of South Africa's anti-apartheid struggle has died at the age of 87.

South Sudan and Comoros advance in Africa Cup of Nations qualifying

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South Sudan thrash Djibouti to join Comoros in the group stage of qualifying for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations.

Kasai unrest: UN experts found dead in DR Congo

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The bodies of a US man and a Swedish woman are found two weeks after they were abducted.

Meningitis outbreak kills at least 140 in Nigeria

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The disease has infected more than 1,000 people in one of the worst outbreaks for years.

Attacks on Nigerian students shock India

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Angry crowds near Delhi blamed the students for the death of a teenager from a suspected overdose.

Senegal v Ivory Coast: Lamine Gassama tackled in Paris friendly pitch invasion

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A pitch invasion sees Senegal's Lamine Gassama tackled by a fan as their friendly with Ivory Coast in Paris is abandoned.

Ahmed Kathrada: South Africa’s anti-apartheid veteran dies

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Ahmed Kathrada, who spent 26 years in prison for his activism, was a close associate of Nelson Mandela.

Top of the class

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An area infamous for its high crime rate is now being associated with academic excellence.