Is Eritrea coming in from the cold?

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After years of sanctions and war, can the African country finally realise its economic potential?

South Africa elections: ‘I am not voting – I’m very upset’

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As South Africa goes to the polls, one in four people haven't even registered to vote.

Chelsea transfer ban: Fifa rejects Premier League club’s appeal

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Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri says it will be "not be easy" to challenge Liverpool and Manchester City next season, after an unsuccessful appeal against Fifa's transfer ban.

Sudan army chief says Sharia law must be legislation source

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Army chief says protest leaders' silence on Islamic law left him with "reservations".

South Africa election: Polls close in test for ANC

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As President Cyril Ramaphosa cast his vote, he apologised for "sleaze" and "rampant corruption".

Botswana gives regional leaders stools made from elephant feet

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The gifts were handed out at a conference discussing the future of the mammals in southern Africa.

Tanzania’s Mbwana Samatta wins Belgium’s Ebony Shoe award

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Tanzania captain Mbwana Ally Samatta wins the Ebony Shoe award in Belgium for his season with Genk.

More than 500,000 at risk in drought-hit Namibia

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It is the second time in three years that a state of emergency has been declared because of drought.

Elephant kills British soldier in Malawi

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Mathew Talbot was killed during a counter-poaching operation and is survived by his family and girlfriend.

Elephant kills British soldier in Malawi

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Mathew Talbot, of the 1st Battalion Coldstream Guards, was killed by an elephant, it is believed.