Consumers demand cheaper Africa data

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Throughout Africa, consumers are complaining of what they see as exorbitant data costs, and are calling on mobile operators to cut prices. The BBC's Vumani Mkhize has more.

Malawi make U-turn over Nations Cup withdrawal

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Malawi will now compete in 2019 Nations Cup and 2018 CHAN qualifying less than a week after stating they would withdraw.

Zanzibar admitted as full Caf member

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Zanzibar becomes a full member of Caf and its national team will be able to participate in the Africa Cup of Nations.

Malian FA suspended by Fifa over government interference

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Mali's Football Association is suspended by Fifa until further notice over government interference in football matters.

Sassa crisis: SA court averts welfare payments crisis

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Reprieve for 17 million South Africans who had faced losing their state welfare support next month.

Attack on Somali migrant boat ‘kills 31’

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It is unclear who was behind a helicopter attack which killed 42 refugees and injured 80.

MJ Traffic

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Nigerian policeman Umar Abubakar is known as MJ Traffic for his dance moves as he directs the traffic.

Africa’s top shots: 10-16 March 2017

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A selection of the best photos from across Africa this week.

Egypt Pharaoh statue ‘not Ramses II but different ruler’

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The statue pulled from the mud in Cairo may in fact be Psamtek I, a more recent ruler.

Somalia ship hijack: ‘Pirates’ release vessel without ransom

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The hijackers let the ship go hours after exchanging gunfire with naval forces.