South Africa risks ‘Zimbabwe-style land chaos’

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President Cyril Ramaphosa is backing a plan to allow land to be taken by the state without compensation.

Filmmaker Sheila Nortley: I’m a writer, a mother, I’m tall, I’m a Muslim

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Filmmaker Sheila Nortley believes that loving yourself and being confident is key to success.

Head teacher busted sitting student’s exam

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Burundian Benjamin Manirambona wore a blue uniform to try to blend in with the schoolchildren.

Kenya tears down ‘illegal’ upmarket mall

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Homes and businesses are earmarked for demolition because they sit on Nairobi wetland.

Zimbabwe election: Inauguration delayed after result challenged

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Sunday's ceremony is halted after the opposition files a legal challenge against the election result.

Hala Shiha: Egyptian actress returns without the hijab

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Egyptian actress Hala Shiha, who retired in 2005, marks her comeback on social media.

Fifa bans Kalusha Bwalya from all football for two years

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Zambia's former African Footballer of the Year, Kalusha Bwalya, is banned for two years by Fifa.

Clarence Seedorf: New Cameroon boss signs four-year deal

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The new coach of Cameroon, Clarence Seedorf, signs a four-year deal to take over as manager of the Indomitable Lions.

Adebayor named in Togo squad for Nations Cup qualifier

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Emmanuel Adebayor's international career extends into yet another season as he is named in Togo's squad for next month's Nations Cup qualifier against Benin.

Sunday schools and sheep on bikes

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