Coronavirus in South Africa: Misuse of Covid-19 funds ‘frightening’

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South African authorities paid five times the recommended price for PPE, the auditor general finds.

Ugandan gorillas in Bwindi park have ‘baby boom’

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Five baby gorillas are born in six weeks in Uganda's Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.

Precious Orji on turning talent into Paralympic gold for Nigeria

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Nigeria's Precious Orji on turning her powerlifting talent into Paralympic gold and her struggles as she aims to retain her title.

The Nigerian drummer who set the beat for US civil rights

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Babatunde Olatunji was part of a generation of Africans who fought for racial justice in the US.

Zimbabwe to return land seized from foreign farmers

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Hundreds of mainly European farmers could benefit from the move, aimed at mending relations with the West.

Mauritius oil spill: Three clean-up crew die after boat capsizes

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The tragedy comes amid rising anger in Mauritius at the government's handling of the July spill.

Paul Rusesabagina: Hotel Rwanda hero ‘abducted in Dubai’

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The daughter of exiled Paul Rusesabagina, now being held in Rwanda, says he was "kidnapped".

Guinean footballer Momo Yansane on coping with racism and playing during Covid

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Guinean footballer Momo Yansane talks about his struggles with racism, personal tragedy and Covid-19 concerns.

Covid-19 in Africa: Lockdown forces Ugandan teacher into street hawking

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With schools closed, private school teachers don't get paid and need alternative incomes.

Kenya’s Victoria Rubadiri wins BBC World News Komla Dumor award

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Victoria Rubadiri is this year's winner of the BBC World News Komla Dumor award.