In pictures: Portugal’s lingering influence in Zanzibar

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A festival in Pemba reveals cultural influences dating back to the 16th Century.

Sports charity ‘on hold’ after sprinter’s drugs jailing

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Marvin Bheka competed on the European athletics circuit after moving to Wales from Zimbabwe.

Prejuce Nakoulma: Burkina Faso striker leaves Nantes

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Nantes confirm that veteran Burkina Faso striker Prejuce Nakoulma has had his contract terminated by the French Ligue 1 club.

Prejuce Nakoulma: Burkina Faso striker leaves Nantes

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Nantes confirm that veteran Burkina Faso striker Prejuce Nakoulma has had his contract terminated by the French Ligue 1 club.

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.