South Africa’s Jacob Zuma: Scandals and successes

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Jacob Zuma has faced some controversies during his time as ANC leader.

Kenya election 2017: ‘Smooth process’ reported in Nairobi

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Voters report long queues in the Kenyan election but a "smooth process" at a polling station in the capital Nairobi.

Spain finds migrants in funfair lorries in Ceuta enclave

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Nineteen migrants tried to reach the mainland by hiding in fairground lorries in the Ceuta enclave.

Kenya elections 2017: ‘Six-piece’ vote explained

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What's the link between a six-piece suit and the Kenyan elections? The BBC's Sophie Ikenye explains.

World Championships: Isaac Makwala ruled out of 400m final after norovirus outbreak

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Botswana's Isaac Makwala is ruled out of Tuesday's world 400m final despite insisting he was fit after an outbreak of the norovirus bug.

Kenya election 2017: People in Kibera on their future hopes

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People have been turning out to vote in large numbers in Kibera, Nairobi, in Kenya's general election.

South Africa’s President Zuma awaits result of no-confidence vote

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The opposition parties believe the secret ballot will help them oust South Africa's leader.

French migrant helper Cédric Herrou gets suspended jail term

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A French farmer remains defiant over helping African migrants to cross from Italy.

Toxic ties

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President Jacob Zuma wins another confidence vote, even with fellow ANC members condemning him and the Gupta family.

Kenya election 2017: Kenyatta ahead as votes counted

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The incumbent president takes a strong lead but the opposition says it rejects the partial results.