Ugandan MPs reject birth control for 15-year-old girls

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The deputy speaker calls the idea "devilish", saying it is not the way to tackle teenage pregnancy.

Liberians await election results as George Weah and Joseph Boakai vie for presidency

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Turn-out was reportedly high in Tuesday's tightly contested presidential and parliamentary poll.

South Africa flag will fly at World Cups after an appeal is submitted over anti-doping deadline

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South Africa's flag will fly at the ongoing Rugby and Cricket World Cups after an appeal is submitted over a Wada deadline to update the country's anti-doping laws.

Burundi’s sacked central bank chief arrested over money laundering accusations

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He is being investigated over allegations of money laundering and misappropriation of public assets.

Bola Tinubu diploma: No evidence Nigeria’s president forged college record

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Allegations that Bola Tinubu's diplomas were fake went viral after the release of his school documents.

Kenyan publisher recalls book after uproar over Prophet Muhammad image

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Muslims complained it was blasphemous to ask students to colour in a picture of the Islamic prophet.

South Africa egg shortage: How poultry products became a hot commodity

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Millions of chickens have been killed amid one of the worst bird flu outbreaks to hit the country.

Zimbabwe MPs lose seats because of fake letter

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The losses pave the way for by-elections, which could hand a majority to ruling party Zanu-PF.

Rwanda asylum system ‘biased against genuine refugees’ – UN

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Lawyers for the United Nations' Refugee Agency issue a warning during a Supreme Court appeal hearing.

Yaya Toure: Former Manchester City and Barcelona star wants more black managers

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Yaya Toure hopes he and his brother Kolo can pave the way for black managers.