Hugh Masekela: The story of a jazz legend

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Legendary jazz trumpeter Hugh Masekela, a leading figure in the struggle to end apartheid and "the father of South African jazz", has died aged 78.

Hugh Masekela: South Africa’s ‘Father of Jazz’

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The legendary musician, who has died age 78, will be remembered as much for his activism as his songs.

Algeria’s Taider moves from Bologna to MLS side Montreal

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Algerian star Saphir Taider swaps Italy for Canada as he joins MLS side Montreal Impact in a three-year deal.

The Gambia one year after Jammeh exit – What’s changed?

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It's been a year since Adama Barrow took power in The Gambia after Yahya Jammeh's 22-year-rule ended.

Zimbabwe family leave Bangkok airport after three months

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Four Zimbabwean adults and four children refused to return home but could not re-enter Thailand.

UN flag no longer offers ‘natural protection’ to peacekeepers

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The organisation's flag and blue helmets no longer offer "natural protection", a new report says.

Hugh Masekela, South African jazz trumpeter, dies

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The South African musician died aged 78 after a "courageous battle with cancer", his family say.

Why some Sudanese back lecturer who beat students

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What a video of a male lecturer assaulting his students says about the state of women's rights in the country.

Kenya’s ‘backpack midwife’ bringing healthcare for all

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For many people in remote regions access to healthcare is limited, so tech is coming to their aid.

CHAN 2018: Zambia top Group B despite draw with Namibia

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Zambia draw with Namibia to top Group B at the African Nations Championship, as Uganda against Ivory Coast ends goalless.