Commonwealth Games: Weightlifting showboats, strops and timeouts from day two in Australia

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Uganda weightlifter Hakim Ssmepereza has to sprint to the stage after almost missing his timeslot for a lift during the men's 69kg competition.

South Africa ex-President Jacob Zuma charged with corruption

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Jacob Zuma, who was forced from office in February, is accused of taking bribes in a 1990s arms deal.

Africa’s week in pictures: 30 March-5 April

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

Libya hopes Fifa visit ends ban on hosting matches

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The Libyan Football Federation (LFF) hopes Fifa's current visit to the country will help lift a ban on the North African nation hosting matches.

European tour firm denies Cameroon ‘kidnapping’

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African Adventures says a group of its clients were stopped by armed men but were allowed to leave.

Skepta has been made a chief in Nigeria

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The MC says he's "honoured" and will "continue to put time and love into Nigeria".

These Senegalese supporters have won awards for their fair play attitude.

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After your favorite team lost an important match, would you still be able to be in good spirits? Allez Casa football fans keep smiling, dancing and singing even in defeat.

Sierra Leone election: Julius Maada Bio fast-tracks presidential oath in a hotel

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Former military ruler Julius Maada Bio is the winner of the run-off presidential election.

What would you do with free money?

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Villagers in Kenya are taking part in the world's largest trial to see what happens when charity cash goes directly to the people who need it.

Ethiopia told by Fifa to implement changes to electoral process

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The Ethiopian Football Federation (EFF) is told by Fifa to make key changes to its electoral process before presidential elections can take place.