Contortionist Jaures Kombila: Because of my flexibility, they called me a witch

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Gabon's Jaures Kombila can get into almost any position using his amazingly flexible body.

Meek Mill apologises for filming a video in Ghana’s presidential palace

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The US rapper had provoked criticism after shooting scenes in the country's presidential palace.

SA20: Graeme Smith convinced new T20 competition can boost South Africa’s Test team

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Former South Africa captain and SA20 commissioner Graeme Smith believes the country's new T20 competition can help the Test team rediscover former glories.

Nigeria kidnappings: Security forces rescue six victims abducted waiting for train

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The authorities continue to search for the more than 20 still being held after a weekend attack.

Teacher charged with abuse after BBC Radio 4 investigation

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Fresh accusations emerge in South Africa after a BBC series exposed alleged abuse at UK schools.

Biafra quest fuels Nigeria conflict: Too scared to marry and bury bodies

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Residents of south-eastern Nigeria live in fear as a separatist rebellion has upended daily life.

LGBTQ activist Edwin Chiloba: Kenyan police make more arrests

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Four people have now been detained after Edwin Chiloba's body was found dumped in a metal box.

South Africa’s apartheid-era police minister Adriaan Vlok dies

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Adriaan Vlok gave police orders to kill a cleric and later washed his feet to seek redemption.

Senegal bus crash kills 40: President Sall declares mourning period

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President Macky Sall declares three days of mourning following a deadly collision between two buses.

Ivory Coast’s President Ouattara welcomes home troops ‘pardoned’ by Mali

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Mali's junta leader pardoned the soldiers after a court convicted them of undermining state security.