South Africa’s election: Five things we’ve learnt

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Plummeting voter turnout and big gains for fringe parties are signs of a maturing democracy.

Yaya Toure: Ex-Manchester City & Barcelona midfielder has retired, says agent

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Former Manchester City and Ivory Coast midfielder Yaya Toure has retired from playing and will move into coaching, his agent says.

Women’s World Cup: Nigeria boss Thomas Dennerby teamwork key

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The coach of Nigeria's women's team Thomas Dennerby says teamwork is key for African sides heading to the World Cup.

‘Hostages freed’ by French in Burkina Faso

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Four foreign hostages freed by French forces in West African country of Burkina Faso, government says.

French troops free hostages in Burkina Faso

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Two French citizens are among four foreigners freed in the operation, in which two French soldiers die.

Robert Mugabe sells off his combine harvesters

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Observers say it could be sign that the former president of Zimbabwe is in financial trouble.

Ramadan: Why the first morning of fasting is ‘nerve-wracking’

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Ten-year-old Nadia from Mombasa, Kenya talks about what Ramadan means to her.

Husband and wife business partners: ‘We love pottery as we love life’

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Husband and wife Abdoulaye and Mariama, who are both deaf, run a successful pottery business together.

Africa’s top shots: 3-9 May 2019

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A selection of photos from across Africa this week.

Africa’s top shots: 3-9 May 2019

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A selection of photos from across Africa this week.