Uganda President Museveni warns against torture use

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President Museveni's warning follows reports alleging that several suspects have been tortured in custody.

Ivory Coast mutiny: Soldiers agree deal with government

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Mutinous soldiers in Ivory Coast agree to return to barracks after the government promises bonus payments.

Arrests over murder of South Africa star Mandla Hlatshwayo

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South African police say four people are under arrest in connection with the murder of Mandla Hlatshwayo.

Uganda bans Dutch film for ‘glorifying homosexuality’

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Ugandan censors object to "glorifying homosexuality" as well as the use of "lurid language".

What’s it like to be kidnapped? We hear from three victims

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The death penalty has been introduced for kidnapping after a spate of abductions in Lagos, Nigeria.

Zimbabwe derby sparks social media rows

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Zimbabwean football fans take to social media to vent their spleen following the abandonment of the country's biggest derby on Sunday.

Rebels’ ransom

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The army in Ivory Coast has been hit by a mutiny, raising fears about stability in the world's biggest cocoa producer.

New Bafana coach Baxter signs five-year deal and outlines vision

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New South Africa coach Stuart Baxter vows to give Nigeria a good game when the two teams clash in a Nations Cup qualifier.

Kenyan pupils protest after Nairobi school demolished

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Pupils blocked a major road with their desks in Nairobi after the weekend demolition of their school

South African Generations star Mandla Hlatshwayo killed

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The former Generations star was shot trying to stop a group stealing mobile phones in a Soweto pub.