Coronavirus: South Africa eases strict lockdown as cases drop

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From 20 September a curfew will be eased, bigger gatherings allowed, and alcohol will be on sale.

Uganda jail break: Manhunt for ‘naked’ Moroto prisoners

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Seven fugitives are captured after more than 200 inmates escaped on Wednesday.

Al-Shabab militant jailed for attack on US base in Kenya

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The al-Shabab member has been sentenced to life in prison for his role in the attack in Kenya.

Unicef condemns jailing of Nigeria teen for ‘blasphemy’

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The 13-year-old was sentenced to 10 years in prison for blasphemy by an Islamic court in Kano.

Coronavirus: Every African nation seeks help from Fifa’s Covid fund

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All 54 of Africa's Fifa members apply for a grant set up to help federations survive the financial impact of coronavirus.

US sanctions Gambia’s ex-First Lady Zineb Jammeh

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Zineb Jammeh's assets in the US are blocked as her husband is accused of stealing at least $50m.

Mozambique video of killing fake, says defence minister

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The footage shows a naked women being beaten then shot dead by men wearing army uniforms.

Former athletics head jailed for corruption

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Lamine Diack, the disgraced former head of athletics' governing body, is sentenced to four years in prison after being found guilty of corruption.

Wayde van Niekerk wins on international return saying he ‘almost forgot how to race’

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Olympic 400m champion and world record holder Wayde van Niekerk quips "he forgot how to race" as he wins on his international return.

Nigeria’s Kelechi Nwakali: Visa issues nearly derailed my career

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Former Arsenal player Kelechi Nwakali explains how visa issues almost derailed his career.